ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with CKD who is on hemodialysis asks for a snack in the afternoon. The patient's potassium level is elevated. Which of the following foods could be given? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Gelatin dessert, cranberry juice, and clear carbonated beverages are low-potassium options suitable for a client with elevated potassium levels. Nectarines and bananas are high in potassium and should be avoided to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly client presents to the emergency room with a family member. The family member reports that the elderly client has been vomiting and not eating or drinking for 2 days. This morning the elderly client became confused, which is new. The nurse knows the elderly client probably has which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delirium is an acute, temporary confusion often caused by dehydration or illness, fitting the client's symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A traumatic brain injury that affects the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pituitary or hypothalamic damage can lead to diabetes insipidus due to ADH deficiency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and very sleepy for several hours following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postictal phase is the period after a seizure characterized by drowsiness and difficulty arousing.
Question 5 of 5
A traumatic brain injury on the brainstem can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The brainstem regulates vital functions, so injury can cause unstable vital signs.