ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following client measurements should the nurse compare before and after dialysis treatment to determine fluid losses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Body weight is the most accurate measurement for determining fluid losses in clients undergoing hemodialysis. Weighing the client before and after dialysis allows healthcare providers to quantify the exact amount of fluid removed during the treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking warfarin and has an elevated PT/INR. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses excessive anticoagulation caused by warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is checking the laboratory tests for a client who has glomerulonephritis. The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the following test results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In glomerulonephritis, the kidneys' filtering capability is compromised, leading to an accumulation of BUN and serum creatinine in the blood, indicating reduced kidney function.
Question 4 of 5
A traumatic brain injury that affects the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pituitary or hypothalamic damage can lead to diabetes insipidus due to ADH deficiency.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common sign and symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent urination is a common sign of a UTI. Inflammation and irritation in the urinary tract lead to an increased urge to urinate frequently.