ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who will undergo a colonoscopy the following week. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting except for water 12 hours prior ensures a clear colon for the colonoscopy. Enemas aren't standard, clear liquids are typically 24 hours, and polyp removal occurs during the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin for unstable angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking a second dose after 5 minutes for unrelieved pain is standard protocol for nitroglycerin, which is taken sublingually, not swallowed, and stored at room temperature, refilled every 6 months.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client's acceptance of having a new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates acceptance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Attending a support group shows proactive acceptance and coping with the ileostomy. Other statements reflect denial or avoidance of the new reality.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Easy bruising is expected in Cushing's syndrome due to excess cortisol thinning the skin and weakening blood vessels. Jaundice, rigidity, and weight loss are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client who has a history of urinary tract infections. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinating before and after sexual intercourse flushes bacteria from the urethra, a primary UTI prevention strategy, especially in women due to their shorter urethra. Milk consumption may alkalinize urine, but this doesn't prevent infection cranberry juice is more evidence-based, reducing bacterial adhesion. Vaginal douching disrupts normal flora, increasing UTI risk by promoting pathogen growth, contrary to hygiene goals. Emptying the bladder every 6 hours helps, but more frequent voiding (e.g., every 2-3 hours) is ideal; post-coital urination targets the key risk moment. This instruction empowers the client to reduce recurrence, aligns with urologic recommendations, and addresses a common trigger, making it the most effective teaching point.