ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with a primary brain tumor is to receive radiation after undergoing surgery to remove the tumor. The nurse knows that they may not receive chemotherapy because of the following reason.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The blood-brain barrier limits the ability of many chemotherapy drugs to pass from the bloodstream into the brain tissue, making it difficult for chemotherapy to effectively treat brain tumors.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a brain tumor is admitted to a medical-surgical unit to begin radiation. Which nursing action should take priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching the patient what to expect with radiation treatments reduces anxiety, ensures informed consent, and prepares the patient for the treatment process, making it the priority action.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning that often precedes a seizure, indicating that a seizure is imminent.
Question 4 of 5
For the 0700 to 1500 shift, the patient drinks 240 mL of coffee, 60 mL of milk, and 120 mL of apple juice at breakfast. For lunch, the patient takes 8 oz of broth and drinks 10 oz of water for the shift. What is the total intake for the 0700 to 1500 shift?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate total intake: 240 mL (coffee) + 60 mL (milk) + 120 mL (apple juice) + 8 oz (broth) * 30 mL/oz = 240 mL + 10 oz (water) * 30 mL/oz = 300 mL.
Total = 240 + 60 + 120 + 240 + 300 = 960 mL. The provided correct answer is B (660), suggesting a possible error in the document, but based on calculation, 960 mL is accurate. However, adhering to the document, B is selected.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following responses indicates sympathetic nervous system activation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The sympathetic nervous system triggers the 'fight or flight' response, including tachycardia and dilated pupils.