ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 78-year-old patient comes to the clinic with complaints of difficulty seeing faces and reading small print. The patient is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to help manage the patient's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quitting smoking slows macular degeneration progression, addressing a key modifiable risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old patient comes to the clinic complaining of sudden onset eye pain, nausea, and seeing halos around lights. The nurse notes that the patient's pupil is mid-dilated and non-reactive to light. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden eye pain, nausea, halos, and a mid-dilated pupil indicate narrow-angle glaucoma, a medical emergency.
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents with a retinal detachment and is being evaluated for appropriate treatment. Which of the following procedures is used to treat retinal detachment by indenting the wall of the eye?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scleral buckling indents the eye wall to reattach the retina, treating retinal detachment effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a suspected cataract. The nurse should collect data from which of the following areas to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Examining the lens of the eye is necessary to identify cloudiness or opacities indicative of cataracts, which directly affect vision.
Question 5 of 5
A 55-year-old patient with thrombocytopenia is scheduled for a venipuncture procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to minimize the risk of bleeding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying firm pressure ensures clot formation, minimizing bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia.