ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Mr. Roberts, a 65-year-old male. presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of severe pain in his right eye. blurred vision, seeing halos around lights, nausea, and vomiting. His right eye is red the cornea appears cloudy, and his intraocular pressure is elevated. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Acute angle-closure glaucoma presents with severe eye pain, blurred vision, halos, nausea, and elevated intraocular pressure.
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Question 2 of 5
A client presents with conductive hearing loss. Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause?
Correct Answer: Otosclerosis causes conductive hearing loss due to abnormal bone growth around the stapes in the middle ear.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a postoperative client following a total knee replacement. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe to prevent the formulation of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: Enoxaparin, a low molecular weight heparin, is commonly prescribed post-surgery to prevent DVT by inhibiting clotting factors.
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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: This is incorrect as per the document's correct answer for question 6. The correct answer should be A. The document's answer of B is likely a typo, but we adhere to the provided correct answer.
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Question 5 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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