ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for UTIs. Elevated blood sugar levels can impair the immune system, making it easier for bacteria to grow in the urinary tract.
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, stage 5. The nurse knows at this stage the client will have to include which of the following in their treatment that has not been needed in previous stages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis or kidney transplant becomes necessary at stage 5 CKD, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESR
D). At this stage, the kidneys are no longer able to perform their essential functions, and renal replacement therapy is required.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a potential side effect of peritoneal dialysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Abdominal pain is a potential side effect of peritoneal dialysis. The dialysis process involves the infusion of dialysis solution into the peritoneal cavity, which can cause discomfort or pain in some clients.
Question 4 of 5
The patient is returning to the medical-surgical unit after a dialysis session. The nurse notes bleeding from the patient's vascular access in the left arm. Which of the following is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying pressure to the access site is the appropriate first action. This step is crucial to stop the bleeding and prevent further blood loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hour period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is the term used to describe a significantly reduced urine output, defined as less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period in adults. The client's urine output of 250 mL in 24 hours falls within this range.