ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticular disease. When palpating the client's abdomen, in which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to report abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diverticula commonly form in the sigmoid colon, located in the lower left quadrant, where pain is typically reported. Upper left quadrant pain is less common, upper right quadrant pain suggests gallbladder issues, and lower right quadrant pain is associated with appendicitis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate seeing in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones (cholelithiasis) can block the pancreatic duct, causing pancreatitis. Constipation, splenomegaly, and ascites are not typical causes.
Question 3 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.
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 reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia.