ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following complications of diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peritonitis is a serious complication of diverticulitis due to perforation, causing severe symptoms. Dysphagia, Crohn's, and ulcerative colitis are unrelated conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, indicates constrictive pericarditis due to restricted heart filling.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticular disease. When palpating the client's abdomen, in which of the following locations should the nurse expect the client to report abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diverticula commonly form in the sigmoid colon, located in the lower left quadrant, where pain is typically reported. Upper left quadrant pain is less common, upper right quadrant pain suggests gallbladder issues, and lower right quadrant pain is associated with appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods prevents fluid retention and ascites worsening. Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic, large meals strain the liver, and overexertion can worsen fatigue.
Question 5 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.