ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is being discharged after cataract surgery. Discharge instructions should include which of the following statements? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Small bleeding is normal, and avoiding pressure on the eye prevents complications.
Question 2 of 5
Stapedectomy is used to correct which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stapedectomy treats otosclerosis, where abnormal bone growth impairs sound conduction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the planning of care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention and blood pressure in glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on a client with acute otitis media. On examination of the tympanic membrane, which finding should the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute otitis media causes a red, dull, thick, and immobile tympanic membrane due to infection.
Question 5 of 5
A 60-year-old patient who has had an enucleation asks when he can get his prosthesis fitted. In approximately how many weeks should this patient expect to be fitted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prosthesis fitting typically occurs around 8 weeks post-enucleation after healing.