ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Neuro Test 2024 Questions
Extract:
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a patient with a history of diabetes who has just been diagnosed with seizure disorder. The patient has been prescribed hydantoin therapy.
Question 1 of 5
What will the patient most likely experience?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydantoin can cause hypoglycemia, particularly in diabetic patients, necessitating monitoring.
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse suspects that the client has autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder distention is a primary trigger for autonomic dysreflexia, requiring immediate checking.
Extract:
A nurse is providing discharge instruction to a client who has hypertension that has resulted in a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse discuss with the client regarding blood pressure (BP) management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining systolic BP below 130 mm Hg reduces the risk of recurrent TIA or stroke per AHA guidelines.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 6 days post craniotomy for removal of an intracerebral aneurysm.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension may indicate increased ICP as the body maintains cerebral perfusion.
Extract:
A nurse is modifying the diet of a client who has Parkinson's disease and a prescription for selegiline, a monamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate from the client's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cheddar cheese, high in tyramine, risks hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.