ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a thallium scan. When talking with the client about this procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thallium scan detects heart muscle damage by identifying areas with reduced blood flow, indicating ischemia or infarction.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who returns to the nursing unit from the recovery room after a sigmoid colon resection for adenocarcinoma. The client had an episode of intraoperative bleeding, which finding indicates to the nurse that the client may be developing hypovolemic shock?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia (increased heart rate) is an early sign of hypovolemic shock as the heart compensates for blood loss. Decreased respiratory rate, reduced urine output, and fever are less specific or later signs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The client asks the nurse if there will be a lot of pain during the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild cramping during a colonoscopy is common, and informing the client sets realistic expectations while noting sedation will manage discomfort.