ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained burns in an enclosed space and is exhibiting singed nasal hair, black sputum and smoky smelling breath. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
Correct Answer: High-flow oxygen is the priority to address potential airway compromise and hypoxia from inhalation injury in burn patients.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a patient with ulcerative colitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A low-fiber diet reduces bowel irritation during ulcerative colitis flare-ups.
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Question 3 of 5
A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following complications should the nurse be most concerned about if the patient reports new-onset shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats?
Correct Answer: Heart failure, a common post-MI complication, can cause shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats due to impaired cardiac function.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient with diverticulitis is being treated with oral antibiotics and clear liquids for 2 to 3 days. The nurse recognizes that this treatment is appropriate for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: Uncomplicated diverticulitis is managed with oral antibiotics and a clear liquid diet for bowel rest, as it lacks complications like abscesses.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a T-tube following gallbladder surgery. Which of the following is the most important nursing action?
Correct Answer: Monitoring T-tube drainage ensures proper biliary function and detects obstructions, which is critical post-gallbladder surgery.
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