ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous swallowing may indicate bleeding as the child swallows accumulated blood in the throat.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assisting with tonometry on a patient at the ophthalmologist's office. The results indicate the patient's reading to be 17 mm Hg. The nurse interprets this result as IOP.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An IOP of 17 mm Hg is within the normal range (10-21 mm Hg).
Question 3 of 5
What is true regarding bacterial pharyngitis that is untrue for viral pharyngitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bacterial pharyngitis has a sudden onset, unlike the gradual onset of viral pharyngitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac ensures effective medication delivery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has been newly diagnosed with chronic open angle glaucoma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Over-the-counter medications can affect intraocular pressure, so consulting the clinic is essential.