ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involuntary muscle spasms indicate hypoparathyroidism due to hypocalcemia causing neuromuscular irritability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a standard electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shampooing hair removes oils that could interfere with EEG electrode function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has encephalitis due to West Nile virus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Stiff neck, photophobia, and lethargy are expected signs of encephalitis due to meningeal irritation and altered mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has thrombocytopenia due to chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding IM injections can prevent bleeding and hematoma formation in the client who has low platelet count and impaired clotting.
Question 5 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.