ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has labyrinthitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring cardinal fields of vision detects nystagmus, a key symptom of labyrinthitis, assisting in vestibular assessment and care planning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chvostek's sign, facial muscle twitching when tapping the facial nerve, indicates neuromuscular irritability due to hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis increases pancreatic cancer risk due to prolonged inflammation. Hepatitis affects the liver, high-fiber diets are protective, and exercise reduces risk.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by a client indicates an understanding of the spread of Hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood, such as via contaminated tattoo needles. Crowded conditions and poor handwashing relate to hepatitis A, and casual contact does not spread hepatitis C.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates ischemia or poor perfusion, requiring immediate reporting. Oozing red drainage and a rosebud-like, shiny, moist stoma are normal postoperative findings.