ATI LPN
ATILPN Med Surg Urinary Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client reports a painful, burning sensation during urination. Which term should the nurse use to document this symptom?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dysuria is the medical term for painful or burning urination, accurately documenting the symptom.
Question 2 of 5
Order: furosemide (lasix) 40mg IV daily. Available: furosemide 10mg/ml Give________ ml
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dividing the ordered dose (40 mg) by the concentration (10 mg/mL) yields 4 mL for administration.
Question 3 of 5
In the elderly what is a common sign of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elderly patients often present with atypical symptoms like confusion or altered mental status as the most prominent sign of a UTI.
Question 4 of 5
Which organism causes most UTIs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: E. coli is the most common cause of community-acquired UTIs, responsible for 80-90% of cases due to its prevalence in the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a hospital patient who has been admitted with pyelonephritis. He is acutely ill with a high fever, chills, nausea, and vomiting. He also has severe pain in the flank area. What is the primary goal of treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing renal damage is the primary goal in pyelonephritis to avoid progression to renal failure.