ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which medication may be given to patients with allergic seasonal rhinitis who do not respond to antihistamines and sympathomimetics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroids reduce inflammation in allergic rhinitis when other treatments fail.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who self-administers pilocarpine ophthalmic drops. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a systemic adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pilocarpine, a cholinergic agent, increases gastrointestinal motility, leading to diarrhea as a systemic adverse effect.
Question 3 of 5
Patients who are considering having a cochlear implant should be told which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cochlear implant outcomes vary widely based on individual factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a child who is postoperative following a tonsillectomy. Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuous swallowing may indicate bleeding as the child swallows accumulated blood in the throat.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. What should the nurse include when providing discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting, bending, and straining prevents increased intraocular pressure; sleeping on the affected side is contraindicated.