ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased diameter of coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis leads to inadequate blood supply, causing symptoms like angina.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea can indicate heart failure or embolic events, which are serious complications of infective endocarditis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has peripheral venous disease about management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Daily leg inspections for changes in color, size, and temperature are essential for managing peripheral venous disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding competitive recreational sports reduces the risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing to decrease ICP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that helps decrease ICP by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, thus relieving pressure within the skull.