ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has just had a thoracentesis to remove pleural fluid. Which of the following clinical manifestations should indicate to the nurse the client is experiencing a complication and the provider should be notified immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased heart rate may signal respiratory distress or hypovolemia post-thoracentesis, requiring immediate provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with stable esophageal varices. Which of the following actions is most important?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring antihypertensive medications (e.g., beta-blockers) is critical to reduce portal hypertension and prevent variceal rupture in stable clients. Airway management is vital during bleeding, surgery is for severe cases, and occult testing is less relevant.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a thallium scan. When talking with the client about this procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thallium scan detects heart muscle damage by identifying areas with reduced blood flow, indicating ischemia or infarction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing nutrition therapy with a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse include in this discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing sodium intake manages fluid retention and hypertension in Cushing's disease, addressing common symptoms like edema.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has end-stage cirrhosis of the liver with hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to implement to decrease the client's ammonia level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing protein intake lowers ammonia production, helping manage hepatic encephalopathy. Vitamin K, fluid restriction, and diuretics address other cirrhosis complications, not ammonia.