ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted with severe flank pain identified as renal colic. Urinalysis is positive for microscopic hematuria. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Straining urinary output and observing for stones is the most appropriate initial action. Collecting stones allows for analysis to determine their composition and guide treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a complete spinal cord transection injury. The client's family asks the nurse what the term paraplegia means. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paraplegia is the loss of motor and sensory function in the lower body and legs due to spinal cord injury.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poor personal hygiene is a significant risk factor for UTIs. Inadequate hygiene practices can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, leading to infection.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hour period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is the term used to describe a significantly reduced urine output, defined as less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period in adults. The client's urine output of 250 mL in 24 hours falls within this range.