ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has stomatitis due to chemotherapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol-based mouthwash can irritate stomatitis, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to perform a breast self exam (BSE). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of breast cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nontender hard lump that is palpated in one breast is usually malignant and related to abnormal cell growth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has encephalitis due to West Nile virus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Stiff neck, photophobia, and lethargy are expected signs of encephalitis due to meningeal irritation and altered mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Involuntary muscle spasms indicate hypoparathyroidism due to hypocalcemia causing neuromuscular irritability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying preferred foods helps tailor dietary teaching to the client's habits and needs.