ATI LPN
PN ATI Learning System Medical Surgical Final Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who begins having a tonic-clonic seizure while sitting in a chair at the bedside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the client to the floor and protecting the head prevents injury during the seizure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizures and is scheduled for a standard electroencephalogram (EEG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shampooing hair removes oils that could interfere with EEG electrode function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a male client who is undergoing screening tests for atherosclerosis. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an increased risk for this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated LDL levels increase the risk of atherosclerosis by contributing to plaque formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs like ibuprofen are commonly prescribed for SLE-related joint pain, reflecting appropriate symptom management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting viscous drainage with clots indicates ineffective irrigation, requiring provider intervention.