ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing DKA?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polydipsia indicates DKA due to dehydration from osmotic diuresis caused by hyperglycemia, a hallmark of this condition.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has hypothyroidism with myxedema.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apply warm blankets. This is an intervention that the nurse should include for a client who has hypothyroidism with myxedema. Applying warm blankets can help maintain body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spider angioma. This is a manifestation that the nurse should expect to find in a client who has advanced cirrhosis, which is a chronic liver disease that causes scarring and impaired liver function. Spider angioma is a type of vascular lesion that appears as a red spot with radiating branches on the skin, usually on the face, neck, chest, or upper arms.
Extract:
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decrease the client's fluid intake. This is an intervention that the nurse should recommend for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Decreasing fluid intake can help reduce fluid retention and prevent further distension of the abdomen.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A corticosteroid medication. This is a treatment that the nurse should expect to administer to a client with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, which is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation in the colon and rectum. A corticosteroid medication, such as prednisone, can reduce inflammation, suppress the immune system, and relieve symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding, and pain.