ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is facilitating a support group for clients diagnosed with inflammatory Bowel Disease. Which information is most important for the nurse to share with this group? Select All that Apply
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Surgical options (
A) prepare clients for potential interventions like colectomy. Coping skills (
B) address lifestyle changes due to IBD. Medication side effects (
C) are critical for safety. Protein reduction (
D) is relevant for liver disease, not IBD. Fluid restriction (E) is inappropriate as IBD clients risk dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. After administering high-flow oxygen, which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short-acting beta-adrenergic medication like albuterol quickly relieves bronchospasm, improving airflow in acute asthma exacerbations.
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: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet prevents fluid retention and reduces kidney workload, managing edema and hypertension in glomerulonephritis.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with triaging clients after a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe respiratory stridor and deviated trachea indicate a life-threatening airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to secure the airway and prevent respiratory failure, which takes precedence over other conditions.