ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and a prescription for timolol ophthalmic drops. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia when absorbed systemically.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who self-administers pilocarpine ophthalmic drops. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a systemic adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pilocarpine, a cholinergic agent, increases gastrointestinal motility, leading to diarrhea as a systemic adverse effect.
Question 3 of 5
A client has been admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse plans to collect data and initially asks the client about a recent history of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often follows a streptococcal infection, which triggers an immune response affecting the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
A patient undergoing a Weber test says that the sound is louder in her left ear. What should this result indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the Weber test, sound lateralizing to the affected ear indicates conductive hearing loss in that ear.
Question 5 of 5
After keratoplasty, you observe that the patient's cornea is cloudy. What should you do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudiness post-keratoplasty may indicate graft rejection, requiring immediate medical attention.