ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with an assistive personnel (AP) who is assigned to bathe a client who has herpes zoster. The AP asks the nurse if herpes zoster is contagious. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes zoster is contagious to people who have never had chickenpox. People who have never had chickenpox can contract the varicella-zoster virus from a person who has herpes zoster and develop chickenpox as a primary infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to perform a breast self exam (BSE). The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of breast cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A nontender hard lump that is palpated in one breast is usually malignant and related to abnormal cell growth.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a hip arthroplasty. The nurse should place an abduction pillow on the client for which of the following purposes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An abduction pillow prevents hip dislocation by keeping the legs apart and aligned.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to receive intermittent peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing the client before and after each dialysis treatment can help monitor the fluid balance and the effectiveness of the dialysis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who develops a fruity breath odor, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. Which of the following additional data should the nurse collect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood glucose using a glucometer can help diagnose and monitor the client's condition, which is likely diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A).