ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client with a history of Crohn's Disease and a new diagnosis of anemia. Which of the following statements by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Villi damage is specific to celiac disease, not Crohn's, which affects the entire intestinal wall. Chronic blood loss, poor nutrition, and iron supplementation are accurate for Crohn's-related anemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to review discharge instructions with a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing a mask in crowds prevents the spread of TB, an airborne disease, reducing transmission risk to others during the infectious period.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following statements should be included in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding high-sodium foods prevents fluid retention and ascites worsening. Acetaminophen is hepatotoxic, large meals strain the liver, and overexertion can worsen fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following ECG results should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced T wave amplitude indicates normalized potassium levels, as hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves, and polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium.
Question 5 of 5
Assessment findings of a client presenting to the emergency room include cramping pain in the left lower quadrant, weakness, bloating high-pitched bowel sounds, and a low grade fever. Which of the following orders would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms suggest possible bowel obstruction or diverticulitis; an NG tube decompresses the stomach, relieving obstruction symptoms. High-fiber diets worsen acute diverticulitis, prednisone is not first-line for diverticulitis, and increased meals are contraindicated during acute episodes.