ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperparathyroidism.
Question 1 of 5
Based on this diagnosis, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pathologic fractures. This is a complication that the nurse should monitor the client for who has hyperparathyroidism, which can cause hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia. These imbalances can lead to bone resorption, weakening the bones and increasing fracture risk.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diverticular disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower left quadrant. This is the location where the nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain who has diverticular disease, which commonly affects the sigmoid colon.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a female client who has a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sedentary lifestyle. This is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, which can increase the risk by reducing physical activity, which improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood glucose levels.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is 4 hr postoperative from a subtotal thyroidectomy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following implementations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Check for bleeding on the dressing at the back of the client's neck. This is an implementation that the nurse should recommend for a client who is 4 hr postoperative from a subtotal thyroidectomy, which is a surgical removal of part of the thyroid gland. The nurse should check for bleeding on the dressing at the back of the client's neck because this is where blood can pool and go unnoticed. Bleeding can cause hematoma, compression of the airway, and respiratory distress.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperparathyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
Based on this diagnosis, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pathologic fractures. This is a complication that the nurse should monitor the client for who has hyperparathyroidism, which can cause hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia. These imbalances can lead to bone resorption, weakening the bones and increasing fracture risk.