ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a removal of the pituitary gland. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changing the nasal drip pad monitors for cerebrospinal fluid leaks and infection post-pituitary surgery, ensuring timely intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client. The provider suspects the client may have the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). When obtaining a medical history, the nurse should ask for additional information about which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Lung cancer, liver cirrhosis, and seizures are associated with SIADH due to their potential to trigger inappropriate ADH secretion, leading to fluid retention and hyponatremia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for several clients and is considering the clients' risk for stroke. Which of the following conditions places the client at risk for an ischemic embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic atrial fibrillation causes blood clots in the atria, which can travel to the brain, causing an ischemic embolic stroke.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has pneumonia and requires chest percussion, vibration, and postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating lung fields first identifies congestion areas, guiding effective positioning and techniques for chest physiotherapy.
Question 5 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.