ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who needs to have a cholecystectomy due to gallstones. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse to explain what caused this problem?
Correct Answer: Cholesterol in gallstones can cause inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), which is a common reason for cholecystectomy.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic who has foul, smelling urine, a low-grade fever of 37.7° C (100° F), and pain with urination. Which of the following should the nurse expect the health care provider to order?
Correct Answer: A clean catch urinalysis and culture identify the infection, broad-spectrum antibiotics treat it, and a WBC count assesses the inflammatory response.
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Question 3 of 5
A 45-year-old male patient present to the emergency department with a severe head injury following a car accident. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 8, and he shows signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following interventions should be prioritized to manage his ICP?
Correct Answer: Mannitol reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid out of brain tissue, making it a priority intervention for managing increased ICP.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient who recently underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is being discharged. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: Resuming regular physical activities immediately after PTCA risks complications like bleeding at the puncture site, indicating a need for further teaching.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis and notes a positive Kernig sign. How should the nurse interpret this finding?
Correct Answer: A positive Kernig sign, indicating meningeal irritation, is characterized by pain and resistance when extending the leg from a flexed hip and knee position.
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