ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
48
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing bladder management instructions with a client who has urinary incontinence. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduled voiding helps manage incontinence; coffee and alcohol worsen it, and self-catheterization isn't routine.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of a leg wound and is on contact precautions. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves should be removed before leaving to prevent contamination spread; MRSA is treatable, can occur outside facilities, and masks aren't required for contact precautions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking is a known risk factor for osteoporosis as it reduces bone density. Age 45 isn't a strong risk unless postmenopausal, exercise helps, and NSAIDs aren't a direct risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postoperative client who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse recognize as an indication of a septic reaction to the blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vomiting is a sign of a septic reaction due to contaminated blood; distended veins suggest fluid overload, polyuria isn't typical, and hypertension isn't specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetany (muscle spasms) is a classic sign of hypocalcemia due to nerve excitability.