ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has scleroderma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hardened skin is a hallmark of scleroderma, resulting from excessive collagen deposition causing thickened, tight skin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abstaining from sexual intercourse prevents hepatitis A transmission, a critical measure to avoid spreading the virus through close contact.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client and identifies a serum potassium of 6.8 COLLAPSE mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds potassium in the intestines, reducing serum potassium levels, effectively treating hyperkalemia.