ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is completing preoperative teaching on a client. Which of the following response should the nurse offer to a client who asks why he's having a total colectomy with ileostomy formation to treat his ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Total colectomy removes the colon and rectum, curing ulcerative colitis by eliminating the diseased tissue. The ileostomy is often permanent, produces liquid stool, and does not reduce rectal stools.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing data for a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DI
C) is characterized by both excessive clotting and bleeding due to inappropriate activation of the clotting cascade, consuming clotting factors and platelets, leading to a paradoxical combination of thrombosis and hemorrhage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease and is confused. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Familiar items provide comfort and reduce confusion in Alzheimer's patients, creating a more secure environment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who requires a hysterectomy and states, 'I've decided to delay having this surgery for several months.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about reasons for delay shows empathy, allowing the nurse to address specific concerns and provide tailored support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish stoma indicates ischemia or poor perfusion, requiring immediate reporting. Oozing red drainage and a rosebud-like, shiny, moist stoma are normal postoperative findings.