ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the heart rate daily monitors the pacemaker's function and detects malfunctions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new permanent pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the heart rate daily monitors the pacemaker's function and detects malfunctions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is to have his chest tube removed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Auscultating the lungs after removal can help assess the respiratory status and detect any signs of pneumothorax, such as diminished or absent breath sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male client who is undergoing screening tests for atherosclerosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an increased risk for this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated LDL levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis by contributing to plaque formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs like ibuprofen are commonly prescribed for SLE-related joint pain, reflecting appropriate symptom management.