ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beans are high in fiber and low in fat and cholesterol. They are an excellent choice for a low-cholesterol diet.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who requires bed rest and has developed thrombophlebitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when examining the client's leg?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema is a common finding with thrombophlebitis due to venous inflammation and obstruction of blood flow, which leads to fluid accumulation in the affected limb.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a 9-year-old child who has acute rheumatic fever. When obtaining the client's history, it is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parent which of the following questions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Has your son had a sore throat recently? Rheumatic fever commonly follows a streptococcal throat infection, so asking about a recent sore throat is relevant and important for diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction 6 days ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to remain elevated at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin T remains elevated for 10 to 14 days after a myocardial infarction. This protein is highly specific for cardiac muscle injury and is used to confirm myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office receives a telephone call from a client who reports nausea and has unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instruct the client to call 911. Chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin is a sign of a possible myocardial infarction, which is a medical emergency. The client should call 911 immediately to receive urgent care.