ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Neuro Test 2024 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has a preliminary diagnosis of a transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CTA is used to visualize blood vessels in the brain and neck, identifying stenosis or occlusion that may contribute to TIA symptoms.
Extract:
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client who has epilepsy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: These measures protect the patient from injury, ensure airway patency, and allow monitoring of seizure duration.
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:
Question 4 of 5
Which signs and symptoms characterize expressive aphasia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressive aphasia is marked by difficulty initiating speech, with effortful and slow speech production.
Extract:
On admission to the emergency department, a patient with a C5 compression fracture can move only his head and has flaccid paralysis of all extremities. The distraught family asks if the paralysis is permanent.
Question 5 of 5
Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinal shock can mask the extent of injury, making it premature to predict permanent paralysis.