ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a female client who has a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sedentary lifestyle. This is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, which can increase the risk by reducing physical activity, which improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood glucose levels.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has hyperparathyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
Based on this diagnosis, the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pathologic fractures. This is a complication that the nurse should monitor the client for who has hyperparathyroidism, which can cause hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia. These imbalances can lead to bone resorption, weakening the bones and increasing fracture risk.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings is a manifestation of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Severe upper abdominal pain. This is a manifestation of gastrointestinal perforation, which is a life-threatening complication of peptic ulcer disease. Peritonitis can cause severe upper abdominal pain, which may radiate to the shoulder or back.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is African American and has cholecystitis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hard palate. This is an area that the nurse should inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice in a client who is African American and has cholecystitis, which is an inflammation of the gallbladder. The hard palate can show jaundice, especially in clients with dark skin tones.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a history of Addison's disease.
Question 5 of 5
For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension. This is a manifestation that the nurse should monitor for in a client who is postoperative and has a history of Addison's disease, which can cause hypotension due to decreased aldosterone production and fluid loss.