ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has COPD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking beverages with meals can cause early fullness, reducing nutrient intake, which is counterproductive for COPD patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, indicates constrictive pericarditis due to restricted heart filling.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common risk factor for the development of pancreatic cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis increases pancreatic cancer risk due to prolonged inflammation. Hepatitis affects the liver, high-fiber diets are protective, and exercise reduces risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neutropenic clients have a weakened immune system; avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to infectious agents, significantly lowering the risk of infections.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas head who is complaining of nausea, severe epigastric pain, and jaundice. Which of the following stool characteristics can the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer can block the bile duct, preventing bilirubin from reaching the intestines, resulting in clay-colored stools. Blood-tinged stools suggest bleeding, not typical here. Brown stools are normal, and 'chalky' is not a standard term for this condition.