ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following a cataract extraction. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding bending at the waist prevents increased intraocular pressure post-cataract surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A patient undergoing a Weber test says that the sound is louder in her left ear. What should this result indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the Weber test, sound lateralizing to the affected ear indicates conductive hearing loss in that ear.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following should be reported immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood pressure (162/90 mm Hg) indicates potential worsening renal function requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is evaluating discharge instructions for a client following a right cataract extraction. Which of the following client statements indicates the teaching is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stool softeners prevent straining, which could increase intraocular pressure post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
What actions should a nurse implement when assessing a patient's accommodation? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Accommodation involves convergence, pupillary constriction, and focusing on a near object moved toward the nose.