ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing nutrition therapy with a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following dietary modifications should the nurse include in this discussion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing sodium intake manages fluid retention and hypertension in Cushing's disease, addressing common symptoms like edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a young adult client who has a hearing impairment for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping hearing aids in until the last moment facilitates communication, reducing anxiety and ensuring preoperative understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods prevents fluid retention and ascites worsening. Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic, large meals strain the liver, and overexertion can worsen fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
Assessment findings of a client presenting to the emergency room include cramping pain in the left lower quadrant, weakness, bloating high-pitched bowel sounds, and a low grade fever. Which of the following orders would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest possible bowel obstruction or diverticulitis; an NG tube decompresses the stomach, relieving obstruction symptoms. High-fiber diets worsen acute diverticulitis, prednisone is not first-line for diverticulitis, and increased meals are contraindicated during acute episodes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube inserted for a pneumothorax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taping chest tube connections ensures an airtight system, preventing air leaks and maintaining effective pneumothorax treatment.