ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colposcopy following an abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding intercourse prevents cervical trauma post-colposcopy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a coronary angiography. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (30 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment post-angiography, requiring attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 indicates respiratory acidosis, a serious complication in heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing minor bleeding that may lead to a false-positive result.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.