ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) increases bleeding risk during a liver biopsy, requiring provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red-orange. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rifampin is known to cause red-orange discoloration of urine and other body fluids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing minor bleeding that may lead to a false-positive result.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension is a sign of opioid toxicity due to central nervous system depression affecting cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing muscle spasms and has a new prescription for an aquathermia pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the pad prevents burns by avoiding direct skin contact.