ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent kidney stones and a history of diabetes mellitus. The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse should collect additional data about which of the following statements made by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin use before IVP increases lactic acidosis risk, requiring temporary discontinuation and further diabetes management data.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a left radical mastectomy. Which of the following client behaviors should alert the nurse that the client is having difficulty adjusting to the loss of her breast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Refusing to look at the incision suggests difficulty accepting the body change, indicating potential body image issues or emotional distress.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the spread of Hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood, such as via contaminated tattoo needles. Crowded conditions and poor handwashing relate to hepatitis A, and casual contact does not spread hepatitis C.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent kidney stones and a history of diabetes mellitus. The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse should collect additional data about which of the following statements made by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin use before IVP increases lactic acidosis risk, requiring temporary discontinuation and further diabetes management data.