ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about risk factors for heart disease. Which of the following risk factors is modifiable?
Correct Answer: Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, and hypertension are modifiable through lifestyle changes and medical management, unlike family history.
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Question 2 of 5
A client presents the emergency department with a Grade II ankle sprain. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Applying ice for 24-72 hours reduces swelling and pain by causing vasoconstriction, which is essential in the acute phase of a Grade II ankle sprain.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to have a cholecystectomy due to gallstones. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse to explain what caused this problem?
Correct Answer: Cholesterol in gallstones can cause inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), which is a common reason for cholecystectomy.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who has foul, smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7° C (100° F), and pain with urination. Which of the following should the nurse expect the health care provider to order?
Correct Answer: A clean catch urinalysis and culture identify the infection, broad-spectrum antibiotics treat it, and a WBC count assesses the inflammatory response.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is gathering medical history from a client admitted for pyelonephritis. Which of the following should the nurse expect the client to report when asked about their medical history?
Correct Answer: Recurrent UTIs are a significant risk factor for pyelonephritis, as bacteria from untreated or recurrent infections can ascend to the kidneys, causing this condition.
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