ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been caring for an ostomy on the left side of the abdomen for several years is admitted to the hospital. Which type of stool can the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A left-sided colostomy (descending/sigmoid colon) produces moist, formed stool due to water absorption. Ribbon-like, mucus-coated, or liquid stools suggest other conditions or ileostomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client prescribed betamethasone for chronic osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alternate-day dosing of betamethasone reduces adrenal suppression, protecting adrenal function during long-term corticosteroid use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the planning of care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet prevents fluid retention and reduces kidney workload, managing edema and hypertension in glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about causes of biliary cirrhosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Biliary cirrhosis results from prolonged bile duct obstruction, causing liver damage. and liver damage. Hepatitis C, hepatotoxic medications, and alcohol cause other types of cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas head who is complaining of nausea, severe epigastric pain, and jaundice. Which of the following stool characteristics can the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer can block the bile duct, preventing bilirubin from reaching the intestines, resulting in clay-colored stools. Blood-tinged stools suggest bleeding, not typical here. Brown stools are normal, and 'chalky' is not a standard term for this condition.