ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6 mL
Rationale: Dose calculation: (300 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 250 mg = 6 mL.
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
A patient undergoing a Weber test says that the sound is louder in her left ear. What should this result indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In the Weber test, sound lateralizing to the affected ear indicates conductive hearing loss in that ear.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus problems. The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions from the client's history places the client at risk for harm while taking pseudoephedrine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine can increase blood pressure, posing risks for hypertensive clients.