ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gout. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Red meat is high in purines, which can trigger gout flares.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has pneumonia. Which of the following findings indicates the client is developing respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 above 45 mmHg indicates respiratory acidosis due to impaired CO2 elimination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about a client who has pertussis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An N95 mask protects against pertussis's airborne droplets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of breast cancer and is scheduled to begin adjuvant chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include when reinforcing teaching with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy that clients should anticipate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a left hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values indicates the nurse should notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (8.6 g/dL) indicates anemia, likely from surgical blood loss.