ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate seeing in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones (cholelithiasis) are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing the pancreatic duct. Other options are unrelated to pancreatitis etiology.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states he has a nevus that has increased in size and changed in color. On examination, the nurse notes an elevated two centimeter lesion that is dark brownish-black in color with irregular borders. The nurse should recognize that these findings are consistent with which of the following medical diagnoses?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lesion's dark color, size increase, and irregular borders are characteristic of malignant melanoma, a rapidly metastasizing skin cancer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium, which must be limited in CKD to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following ECG results should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced T wave amplitude indicates normalized potassium levels, as hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves, and polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has labyrinthitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring cardinal fields of vision detects nystagmus, a key symptom of labyrinthitis, assisting in vestibular assessment and care planning.