ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a newly diagnosed client with celiac disease. Which of the following statements made by the client indicate understanding on the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where gluten triggers villi damage in the small intestine. It is not an allergy, rye contains gluten, and bacteria are not the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is checking for paradoxical blood pressure on a client who has constrictive pericarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus, a drop in systolic BP >10 mm Hg on inspiration, indicates constrictive pericarditis due to restricted heart filling.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent kidney stones and a history of diabetes mellitus. The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The nurse should collect additional data about which of the following statements made by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin use before IVP increases lactic acidosis risk, requiring temporary discontinuation and further diabetes management data.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a thallium scan. When talking with the client about this procedure, which of the following statements should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thallium scan detects heart muscle damage by identifying areas with reduced blood flow, indicating ischemia or infarction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has labyrinthitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring cardinal fields of vision detects nystagmus, a key symptom of labyrinthitis, assisting in vestibular assessment and care planning.