ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected cataract. The nurse should collect data from which of the following areas to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Examining the lens of the eye is necessary to identify cloudiness or opacities indicative of cataracts, which directly affect vision.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a tonometry examination with a client who has manifestations of glaucoma. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tonometry measures intraocular pressure, a key factor in glaucoma management to prevent optic nerve damage.
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents with severe ear pain, itching, and discharge from the ear. Upon examination, the external auditory canal is swollen and red. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial intervention for a patient diagnosed with otitis externa?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Topical antibiotics and corticosteroids effectively treat infection and inflammation in otitis externa, reducing symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about self-care during illness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent blood glucose testing every 6 hours during illness helps manage fluctuations and prevent complications in type 1 diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A 72-year-old patient comes to the clinic complaining of sudden onset eye pain, nausea, and seeing halos around lights. The nurse notes that the patient's pupil is mid-dilated and non-reactive to light. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden eye pain, nausea, halos, and a mid-dilated pupil indicate narrow-angle glaucoma, a medical emergency.