ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Questions
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has obstruction and inflammation of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings is expected for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatty stools. This is a finding that is expected for a client who has obstruction and inflammation of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis, which is the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts. Fatty stools are pale, bulky, greasy, and foul-smelling.
Extract:
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client experiencing an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following treatments should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A corticosteroid medication. This is a treatment that the nurse should expect to administer to a client with an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, which is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and inflammation in the colon and rectum. A corticosteroid medication, such as prednisone, can reduce inflammation, suppress the immune system, and relieve symptoms such as diarrhea, bleeding, and pain.
Extract:
A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spider angioma. This is a manifestation that the nurse should expect to find in a client who has advanced cirrhosis, which is a chronic liver disease that causes scarring and impaired liver function. Spider angioma is a type of vascular lesion that appears as a red spot with radiating branches on the skin, usually on the face, neck, chest, or upper arms.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peptic ulcer disease.
Question 4 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 contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decrease the client's fluid intake. This is an intervention that the nurse should recommend for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Decreasing fluid intake can help reduce fluid retention and prevent further distension of the abdomen.