ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the client's left arm for blood samples avoids procedures on the surgical side, reducing the risk of lymphedema by preventing additional stress on the lymphatic system.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Losing excess weight reduces stroke risk by lowering blood pressure, improving glycemic control, and decreasing inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on an older adult client. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has a bladder infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changed mental status is a common sign of bladder infection in older adults, who may not present with typical urinary symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pears are a high-fiber fruit that promotes digestive health, unlike cheese, eggs, or yogurt, which contain little to no fiber.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red-orange. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin is known to cause red-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids.