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 gout and urolithiasis. The client asks how to prevent future uric acid stones. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Allopurinol, low-purine diet, and increased fluids reduce uric acid stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and a capillary blood glucose reading of 48 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diaphoresis is a sign of hypoglycemia, which occurs when the blood glucose is too low.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage III pressure ulcer on his heel. When preparing to irrigate the wound, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the client's pain level is the first step to ensure comfort and provide analgesia if needed before irrigating the wound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a standard electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shampooing hair removes oils that could interfere with EEG electrode function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about improving gas exchange with a client who has emphysema. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps improve gas exchange by preventing air trapping and increasing exhalation time.