ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a history on a patient with a diagnosis of bladder cancer. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in the patient's history?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tobacco use is a well-known risk factor for bladder cancer. Carcinogens in tobacco are excreted in the urine, increasing the likelihood of developing bladder cancer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has received treatment for kidney stones. The nurse should remind the client to increase the intake of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing water intake is crucial for clients who have received treatment for kidney stones. Adequate hydration helps dilute the urine, reducing the concentration of minerals that can form stones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications places the client at risk for hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic that increases the excretion of potassium, leading to a significant risk of hypokalemia. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is necessary.
Question 4 of 5
Which signs may be positive in the patient with meningitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kernig's and Brudzinski's signs indicate meningeal irritation, characteristic of meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, stage 5. The nurse knows at this stage the client will have to include which of the following in their treatment that has not been needed in previous stages?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dialysis or kidney transplant becomes necessary at stage 5 CKD, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESR
D). At this stage, the kidneys are no longer able to perform their essential functions, and renal replacement therapy is required.