ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 68-year-old patient presents to the clinic with complaints of gradually worsening vision. Upon examination, the nurse notes that the patient has difficulty seeing at night, increased sensitivity to glare, and a noticeable cloudiness in the lens of the eyes. Which clinical manifestation is most indicative of cataracts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudiness in the lens is the hallmark of cataracts, causing blurred vision and glare sensitivity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has been newly diagnosed with chronic open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consulting the clinic before taking over-the-counter medications prevents interactions with glaucoma treatments, indicating understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A 20-year-old male patient with a known history of hemophilia A is brought to the emergency department with swelling and pain in his right knee after a minor fall. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying ice and elevating the leg reduces swelling and bleeding in hemophilia-related hemarthrosis, supporting initial management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has hyperglycemia, polydipsia, and polyuria. Which of the following manifestations supports the clinical presentation of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Fever, older age, high serum glucose, and insidious onset are characteristic of HHS, unlike acetone breath and low bicarbonate, which suggest DKA.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old patient has been prescribed a topical antibiotic for an ear infection. What is the correct way to administer this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tilting the head to the side and pulling the earlobe up and back is the recommended method for adults to straighten the ear canal, allowing the drops to flow directly into the ear canal and reach the site of infection effectively. This method ensures that the medication is properly administered and can work effectively to treat the infection.