ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following complications should the nurse be most concerned about if the patient reports new-onset shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats?
Correct Answer: Heart failure, a common post-MI complication, can cause shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats due to impaired cardiac function.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient about coronary artery disease (CAD). Which of the following statements made by the patient demonstrates understanding of the disease?
Correct Answer: CAD is caused by plaque buildup (fat deposits) in the coronary arteries, which restricts blood flow to the heart, as correctly understood by the patient.
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Question 3 of 5
A patient presents to the emergency department with a high fever, chills, chest pain worsened by deep breathing, and a cough producing rusty-colored sputum. Which of the following diagnostic tests is most likely to confirm the nurse's suspicion of pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A chest X-ray confirms pneumonia by revealing lung infiltrates or consolidation.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient who underwent gastric surgery is being educated on preventing dumping syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: Small, frequent meals reduce the volume of food entering the small intestine at one time, helping to prevent rapid gastric emptying and subsequent symptoms of dumping syndrome.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a T-tube following gallbladder surgery. Which of the following is the most important nursing action?
Correct Answer: Monitoring T-tube drainage ensures proper biliary function and detects obstructions, which is critical post-gallbladder surgery.
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