ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who has foul, smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7° C (100° F), and pain with urination. Which of the following should the nurse expect the health care provider to order?
Correct Answer: A clean catch urinalysis and culture identify the infection, broad-spectrum antibiotics treat it, and a WBC count assesses the inflammatory response.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient with diverticulitis is being treated with oral antibiotics and clear liquids for 2 to 3 days. The nurse recognizes that this treatment is appropriate for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: Uncomplicated diverticulitis is managed with oral antibiotics and a clear liquid diet for bowel rest, as it lacks complications like abscesses.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis and notes a positive Kernig sign. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
Correct Answer: A positive Kernig sign, indicating meningeal irritation, is characterized by pain and resistance when extending the leg from a flexed hip and knee position.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient with active gastrointestinal bleeding is being monitored for complications. Which of the following signs indicates the patient is developing hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: Increased heart rate is an early sign of hypovolemic shock as the body compensates for reduced blood volume.
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Question 5 of 5
A client presents the emergency department with a Grade II ankle sprain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Applying ice for 24-72 hours reduces swelling and pain by causing vasoconstriction, which is essential in the acute phase of a Grade II ankle sprain.
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