ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) may present with which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: SIADH causes hyponatremia from excessive water retention, leading to confusion or altered mental status.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient who recently underwent percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is being discharged. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: Resuming regular physical activities immediately after PTCA risks complications like bleeding at the puncture site, indicating a need for further teaching.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with hearing loss. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate to promote effective communication with the patient?
Correct Answer: Written communication and visual aids enhance understanding for patients with hearing loss, ensuring clear and effective communication.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient with diverticulitis is being treated with oral antibiotics and clear liquids for 2 to 3 days. The nurse recognizes that this treatment is appropriate for which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: Uncomplicated diverticulitis is managed with oral antibiotics and a clear liquid diet for bowel rest, as it lacks complications like abscesses.
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Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports to the clinic for laboratory tests. The client has an acute injury caused by acute tubular necrosis and asks why their glomerular filtration rate keeps decreasing. Which of the following pathophysiological changes occurring in the kidney should the nurse explain as the cause of decrease?
Correct Answer: Injury to renal tubular cells in acute tubular necrosis impairs their function, reducing the kidney's ability to filter blood, thus decreasing the glomerular filtration rate.
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