ATI LPN
LPN Nursing Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
A pediatric client with burns to the hands and arms has dressing changes with Sulfamylon (mafenide acetate) cream. The nurse is aware that the medication:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfamylon cream causes a burning sensation on application to burns, a known effect due to its penetration into damaged tissue, requiring pain management a pediatric care priority. Staining, cooling, or thyroid impact aren't typical. Nurses prepare for this, using analgesics to ease discomfort, supporting healing in young clients.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered a low-fat diet for a client with cholecystitis. The nurse recognizes that the client understands the dietary teaching if he selects:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Broiled fish, steamed carrots, and rice align with a low-fat diet for cholecystitis, minimizing gallbladder stimulation fried, fatty foods (chicken, bacon, hamburger) worsen inflammation. Nurses reinforce this choice, reducing pain and aiding recovery in gallbladder disease management.
Question 3 of 5
A client is hospitalized with hepatitis A. Which of the client's regular medications is contraindicated due to the current illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lipitor (atorvastatin) is contraindicated in active hepatitis A due to liver metabolism, risking hepatotoxicity Prilosec, Synthroid, and Premarin aren't similarly affected. Nurses hold statins, monitoring liver function, ensuring safety during acute liver inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client with a history of gout. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain and swelling of the affected joint (often the big toe) are classic gout signs due to uric acid crystal deposits increased urine, fever, or numbness aren't typical. Nurses assess for redness and warmth, guiding anti-inflammatory treatment, critical for managing this metabolic disorder's acute flares.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client following a TURP. The client's catheter becomes obstructed. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Notifying the physician immediately for an obstructed catheter post-TURP prevents bladder distention or bleeding increasing flow risks pressure, milking may dislodge clots unsafely, and removal isn't nurse-initiated. Nurses act fast, ensuring patency, critical in urologic surgery.