ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about improving gas exchange with a client who has emphysema. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps improve gas exchange by preventing air trapping and increasing exhalation time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a sigmoid colon resection with colostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The diet does not have to change to a soft diet after surgery. The client can resume a normal diet as tolerated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and a capillary blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis is a sign of hypoglycemia, which occurs when the blood glucose is too low.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cancer and is scheduled to receive internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A private room, cover gown, and proper disposal of implants minimize radiation exposure risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting viscous drainage with clots indicates ineffective irrigation, requiring provider intervention.