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
Which of the following findings require follow-up? (Client with generalized weakness, vegan diet, pale mucous membranes)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Decreased activity level and low hematocrit (24%) suggest anemia, requiring follow-up; breath sounds are clear, and other findings are less urgent.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has iron-deficiency anemia. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods has the highest iron content?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ground beef has the highest iron content (about 2.7 mg/3 oz) among these options, making it best for iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is starting bowel training for the management of fecal incontinence. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assisting to the restroom 30 minutes after meals leverages the gastrocolic reflex to promote bowel regularity. Limiting activity, fluids, or fiber would hinder continence efforts.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate hyperglycemia-induced metabolic acidosis as the body compensates for high glucose. Chvostek's is unrelated, diaphoresis suggests hypoglycemia, and ketones may be present but aren't definitive here.