ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, indicates constrictive pericarditis due to restricted heart filling.
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
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 4 of 5
A nurse in a health clinic is assisting in the planning of an educational program on skin cancer. Which of the following statements should be included in the presentation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Childhood sun exposure significantly increases skin cancer risk later in life, emphasizing the need for early sun protection measures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notes a diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease. Which of the following correlates to this illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hirschsprung's disease involves absent ganglion cells in the intestine, impairing peristalsis and causing obstruction. Other options describe volvulus, strictures, or intussusception.