ATI LPN
ATI LPN UT1 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following best describes the role of osmoreceptors in the regulation of water balance in the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus sense changes in plasma osmolality and regulate ADH release to maintain water balance.
Extract:
History
A 30-year-old woman presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose for the past few weeks. She also reports itching in her nose and eyes. Her symptoms seem to worsen during the day, especially when she is indoors. She denies any fever or purulent nasal discharge.
Physical examination
A 30-year-old woman presents with nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose for the past few weeks. She also reports itching in her nose and eyes. Her symptoms seem to worsen during the day, especially when she is indoors. She denies any fever or purulent nasal discharge.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment strategy for this patient, who is likely experiencing allergic rhinitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intranasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis, reducing inflammation and alleviating symptoms.
Extract:
History
A 50-year-old male presents with a 2-week history of persistent facial pain, nasal congestion, and a thick, yellowish nasal discharge.
He also reports a decreased sense of smell and worsening headache that seems to be localized around his forehead and cheekbones.
Examination
A 50-year-old male presents with a 2-week history of persistent facial pain, nasal congestion, and a thick, yellowish nasal discharge.
He also reports a decreased sense of smell and worsening headache that seems to be localized around his forehead and cheekbones.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this patient, given the likely diagnosis of acute sinusitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Oral antibiotics are indicated for acute bacterial sinusitis lasting longer than 10 days to target the underlying infection.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who reports facial pain, including dental pain in the upper teeth. Which of the following additional symptoms would lead the nurse to suspect sinusitis as the source of the pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent nasal congestion despite decongestants or antihistamines suggests sinusitis, indicating inflammation or infection in the sinuses.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a respiratory illness that has resulted in chronic hypoxia. Which of these conditions can develop as a result of long-term hypoxia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic hypoxia leads to increased workload on the heart, which can result in cardiac enlargement or right-sided heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension.