ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are both inflammatory bowel diseases causing chronic GI inflammation. Surgery frequency, rectal involvement, and fistulas differ between them.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stable esophageal varices. Which of the following actions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring antihypertensive medications (e.g., beta-blockers) is critical to reduce portal hypertension and prevent variceal rupture in stable clients. Airway management is vital during bleeding, surgery is for severe cases, and occult testing is less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenic clients have a weakened immune system; avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to infectious agents, significantly lowering the risk of infections.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client prescribed betamethasone for chronic osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alternate-day dosing of betamethasone reduces adrenal suppression, protecting adrenal function during long-term corticosteroid use.