ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
History and Physical
1000:
Client reports generalized weakness and increased fatigue over the past few months.
Client states they become short of breath after climbing a flight of stairs and are having difficulty keeping up with their grandchildren.
History of rheumatoid arthritis. Reports taking naproxen 500 mg twice a day.
Client reports they follow a vegan diet.
Denies pain or discomfort.
Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout.
Mucous membranes pale.
Apical pulse rapid, regular.
Question 1 of 5
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client. Prescription: Administer an iron supplement.
| Potential Prescription | Anticipated | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administer an iron supplement | |||
| Collaborate with a nutritional consultant. | |||
| Place the client on a low sodium diet. | |||
| Restrict fluid Intake. |
Correct Answer:
Rationale: Low Hct, Hgb, and ferritin indicate iron deficiency anemia, making iron supplementation anticipated.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous enoxaparin. In which order should the nurse perform the following steps?
Correct Answer: B,E,A,D,C
Rationale: The sequence is: Verify allergies (
B), check the air bubble (E), locate the site (
A), pinch and inject at 90° (
D), and inject slowly without aspirating (
C) per enoxaparin protocol.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assisting in the care of a client. Complete the following sentence: The first action the nurse should take is to reinforce education about...
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's generalized weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale mucous membranes (Exhibit 1) with a vegan diet suggest anemia, likely iron deficiency. Reinforcing education about nutritional supplements (e.g., iron, Bâ‚â‚‚) addresses potential deficiencies vegans risk low iron and Bâ‚â‚‚ without fortified foods while collecting intake data identifies dietary gaps, guiding tailored therapy. Increasing fluids and monitoring respiration might help hydration or respiratory distress, but anemia is the primary issue, not fluid status. Checking blood pressure (132/60 to 102/50 mm Hg) shows orthostasis, a symptom, not the cause oxygen isn't indicated with 94% saturation. Assessing fatigue is ongoing, but a chest X-ray targets lungs, not anemia. Education and data collection tackle the root nutritional cause, aligning with holistic care and prevention, making it the nurse's first action.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals reduce diaphragm pressure and breathing effort in COPD. Caloric reduction isn't advised, oxygen adjustments need orders, and prednisone requires tapering.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin for unstable angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a second dose after 5 minutes for unrelieved pain is standard protocol for nitroglycerin, which is taken sublingually, not swallowed, and stored at room temperature, refilled every 6 months.