ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and has a continuous bladder irrigation in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Sterile technique, patent tubing, reporting voiding urges, and notifying about bright red urine or clots ensure safe irrigation and prevent complications.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring intake and output hourly ensures accurate fluid balance management, critical in preventing complications like fluid overload in AKI.
Question 4 of 5
The primary health care provider has determined that a client has contracted hepatitis A based on flu-like symptoms and jaundice. Which statement made by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A is spread via contaminated food, like shellfish, matching the client's history and incubation period. Other options relate to hepatitis B or C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the planning of care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet prevents fluid retention and reduces kidney workload, managing edema and hypertension in glomerulonephritis.