ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client during a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen via nasal cannula can improve the oxygen saturation and prevent further sickling of the red blood cells.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer timolol eye drops for a client who has glaucoma. When instilling the medication, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying pressure to the bridge of the nose after instillation prevents systemic absorption and adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has tuberculosis (TB) and a prescription for isoniazid. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Your provider will monitor your liver function while you are taking this medication. Isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity, which is a serious side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a low-cholesterol diet with a client who had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following meal selections by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chicken breast and corn on the cob are low in cholesterol and saturated fat, which can help lower the risk of heart disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) who is assigned to bathe a client who has herpes zoster. The AP asks the nurse if herpes zoster is contagious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes zoster is contagious to people who have never had chickenpox. People who have never had chickenpox can contract the varicella-zoster virus from a person who has herpes zoster and develop chickenpox as a primary infection.