ATI Learning System PN Medical Surgical Final Quizlet

ATI LPN · ATI Learning System PN Medical Surgical Final Quizlet

Question 1 of 63

Why is a client with ascites scheduled for a paracentesis procedure?

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Question 2 of 63

During an assessment, a healthcare professional suspects a client has cholecystitis. What is a common symptom of this condition?

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Question 3 of 63

What instructions should the nurse give to a patient with cervical cancer who is planned to receive external-beam radiation to prevent complications from the effects of the radiation?

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Question 4 of 63

What side effect should be monitored for in a patient with chronic heart failure taking spironolactone?

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Question 5 of 63

A client with a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is learning to self-administer insulin. Which instruction should the nurse include?

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Question 6 of 63

A client with cirrhosis is at risk for bleeding. Which laboratory test is most important to monitor?

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Question 7 of 63

A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis. Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment?

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Question 8 of 63

A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which enzyme level should the nurse monitor closely?

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Question 9 of 63

A patient with anemia is prescribed ferrous sulfate. What advice should the nurse give regarding the administration of this medication?

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Question 10 of 63

What is the primary action of a short-acting beta2-agonist (SABA) prescribed to a patient with an acute asthma exacerbation?

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Question 11 of 63

The community mental health nurse is planning to visit four clients with schizophrenia today. Which client should the nurse see first?

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Question 12 of 63

A client with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is prescribed pyridostigmine (Mestinon). Which instruction should the nurse include in the client's teaching?

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Question 13 of 63

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing severe dyspnea. What position should the nurse encourage the patient to assume?

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Question 14 of 63

In a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving erythropoietin therapy, what laboratory result should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this therapy?

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Question 15 of 63

The patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis has rapid, deep respirations. What action should the nurse take?

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Question 16 of 63

A patient with tuberculosis is started on rifampin. What advice should the nurse provide?

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Question 17 of 63

Why is a low-protein diet recommended for a patient with renal failure?

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Question 18 of 63

A patient who is diagnosed with cervical cancer that is classified as Tis, N0, M0 asks the nurse what the letters and numbers mean. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Question 19 of 63

A client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

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Question 20 of 63

A patient with hyperthyroidism is to receive radioactive iodine therapy. What information should the nurse include in the patient teaching plan?

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Question 21 of 63

Prior to elective surgery, a patient taking warfarin should receive which instruction regarding warfarin therapy?

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Question 22 of 63

The healthcare professional is caring for a client with heart failure who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

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Question 23 of 63

A patient with asthma is prescribed a corticosteroid inhaler. What is the most important instruction to give to the patient?

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Question 24 of 63

A client who is 2 days postoperative reports severe pain and swelling in the right leg. The nurse notes that the leg is warm and red. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Question 25 of 63

An adolescent patient seeks care in the emergency department after sharing needles for heroin injection with a friend who has hepatitis B. To provide immediate protection from infection, what medication will the nurse administer?

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Question 26 of 63

A patient with a myocardial infarction (MI) is being treated with intravenous morphine. What is the primary reason for administering morphine to this patient?

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Question 27 of 63

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a patient with hypothyroidism prescribed levothyroxine?

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Question 28 of 63

When implementing patient teaching for a patient admitted with hyperglycemia and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus scheduled for discharge the second day after admission, what is the priority action for the nurse?

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Question 29 of 63

A patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is prescribed warfarin. Which dietary instruction should the nurse provide?

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Question 30 of 63

A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is prescribed hydroxychloroquine. What is the most important instruction the nurse should give?

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Question 31 of 63

A patient with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa. What dietary modification should the nurse suggest to the patient?

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Question 32 of 63

A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed lithium. What dietary advice should the nurse provide?

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Question 33 of 63

A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. What symptom should the nurse expect to find during the assessment?

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Question 34 of 63

A client with liver cirrhosis is prescribed lactulose. What is the purpose of this medication?

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Question 35 of 63

What skin care instructions should the nurse give to a patient receiving external beam radiation therapy for cancer treatment?

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Question 36 of 63

A client with liver cirrhosis is being educated about managing their condition. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

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Question 37 of 63

What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to help alleviate severe abdominal pain in a patient with acute pancreatitis?

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Question 38 of 63

In a client with liver cirrhosis experiencing confusion and disorientation, what condition is most likely causing these symptoms?

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Question 39 of 63

What is the primary cause of jaundice in a client with liver cirrhosis?

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Question 40 of 63

What is the primary goal of care for a client experiencing esophageal varices secondary to liver cirrhosis?

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Question 41 of 63

A patient with gout is prescribed allopurinol. What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

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Question 42 of 63

A patient with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease is prescribed omeprazole. When should the patient take this medication for optimal effectiveness?

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Question 43 of 63

What instruction should a patient with a history of hypertension be provided when being discharged with a prescription for a thiazide diuretic?

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Question 44 of 63

The healthcare provider is caring for a client who has just undergone a thyroidectomy. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

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Question 45 of 63

A patient with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving heparin therapy. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the heparin therapy?

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Question 46 of 63

A patient with cirrhosis of the liver and ascites is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse do to prepare the patient for the procedure?

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Question 47 of 63

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. What should the nurse include in the patient teaching?

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Question 48 of 63

The sister of a patient diagnosed with BRCA geneÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬"related breast cancer asks the nurse, 'Do you think I should be tested for the gene?' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Question 49 of 63

A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin. What is the most important instruction the nurse should provide?

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Question 50 of 63

Which problem in a client requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?

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Question 51 of 63

When providing dietary instructions to a client with cirrhosis, which dietary restriction is important for the nurse to emphasize?

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Question 52 of 63

The nurse is administering sevelamer (RenaGel) during lunch to a client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should describe which action of RenaGel as an explanation for taking it with meals?

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Question 53 of 63

A patient who is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer develops thrombocytopenia. What should the nurse include in the care plan?

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Question 54 of 63

A patient with severe anemia is prescribed erythropoietin. What is the primary action of this medication?

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Question 55 of 63

When caring for a client with hepatic encephalopathy, why is a low-protein diet recommended by the nurse?

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Question 56 of 63

The client is receiving intravenous (IV) morphine for pain control. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention?

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Question 57 of 63

The patient has a calcium level of 12.1 mg/dL. Which nursing action should the nurse include on the care plan?

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Question 58 of 63

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What advice should the nurse give regarding insulin administration?

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Question 59 of 63

The community health nurse is working in a multi-ethnic health center. In what situation should the nurse intervene?

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Question 60 of 63

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What is the priority nursing action?

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Question 61 of 63

The healthcare provider in the outpatient clinic has obtained health histories for these new patients. Which patient may need referral for genetic testing?

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Question 62 of 63

A patient with hyperlipidemia is prescribed atorvastatin. What lab test should be monitored periodically to assess for adverse effects?

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Question 63 of 63

A patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) is prescribed a statin medication. What should the nurse include in the patient education?

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