ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing DKA?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polydipsia indicates DKA due to dehydration from osmotic diuresis caused by hyperglycemia, a hallmark of this condition.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diverticular disease.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain in which of the following locations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower left quadrant. This is the location where the nurse should expect the client to report abdominal pain who has diverticular disease, which commonly affects the sigmoid colon.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports having heartburn every night.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the client's heartburn?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking orange juice regularly. This is a contributing factor to the client's heartburn because orange juice is acidic and can irritate the esophageal mucosa and lower esophageal sphincter, causing reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus.
Extract:
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has hypothyroidism with myxedema.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Apply warm blankets. This is an intervention that the nurse should include for a client who has hypothyroidism with myxedema. Applying warm blankets can help maintain body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing DKA?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polydipsia indicates DKA due to dehydration from osmotic diuresis caused by hyperglycemia, a hallmark of this condition.