ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis C is bloodborne and can be transmitted through contaminated needles, such as those used in tattooing if proper sterilization is not followed. Child care settings and raw shellfish are associated with hepatitis A, while travel to underdeveloped countries increases risk for hepatitis A and E, not C.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who becomes unresponsive. While administering CPR, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest compressions at 100-120/min ensure effective circulation during CPR, adhering to current resuscitation guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has COPD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking beverages with meals can cause early fullness, reducing nutrient intake, which is counterproductive for COPD patients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notes a diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease. Which of the following correlates to this illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease involves absent ganglion cells in the intestine, impairing peristalsis and causing obstruction. Other options describe volvulus, strictures, or intussusception.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, is characteristic of constrictive pericarditis due to impaired heart filling.