ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a patient recovering from an emergency appendectomy. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rigid abdomen suggests peritonitis, a serious post-appendectomy complication.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the health histories of four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate scheduling a colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A family history of colon cancer, especially a sibling's death, increases risk, warranting a colonoscopy for the 32-year-old.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation for colleagues about various herbal remedies that patients might use. Which herbal supplement might patients use to treat diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Probiotics support gut health, helping manage diarrhea, IBS, and ulcerative colitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bluish-purplish stoma suggests inadequate blood supply, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inspection is the first step to visually assess the abdomen for abnormalities without altering bowel sounds or motility.