ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a right-sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to look for food on the left side of the tray compensates for the visual field deficit caused by homonymous hemianopsia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a female client who has risk factors for stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Managing cholesterol reduces the risk of stroke by preventing plaque buildup in arteries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about preventing low back pain and injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires further clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting with knees lower than hips can lead to poor posture and increased strain on the lower back, requiring further clarification.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease and reports pain when walking. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to increase pain-free walking distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve blood flow and may help increase pain-free walking distance in clients with peripheral arterial disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease and reports pain when walking. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to increase pain-free walking distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation and may increase pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial disease.