ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. The nurse notes that the client has multiple, widespread purplish-brown skin lesions. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed which of the following types of skin lesions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple purplish-brown lesions in AIDS patients are characteristic of Kaposi's sarcoma, a cancer linked to immunosuppression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. After administering high-flow oxygen, which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short-acting beta-adrenergic medication like albuterol quickly relieves bronchospasm, improving airflow in acute asthma exacerbations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse admits a client to the emergency department who reports nausea and vomiting that worsens when he lies down. Antacids do not help. The provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which of the following laboratory test results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased serum amylase is a hallmark of acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation. Lipase is also elevated, calcium may decrease, and WBC is typically elevated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Russell's traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Russell's traction involves a sling under the knee to apply traction force on the femur, aiding in alignment and stabilization for proper healing, distinguishing it from other traction types.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client with acute Pancreatitis. The nurse can anticipate an elevation in which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lipase is significantly elevated in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic injury, making it a specific diagnostic marker. Hyperglycemia may occur but is less specific.