ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reinforcing teaching with a group of clients about preventing low back pain and injury. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client requires further clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sitting with knees lower than hips can lead to poor posture and increased strain on the lower back, requiring further clarification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Falls, violence, and sports-related injuries are leading causes of TBIs, particularly due to blunt trauma or impact to the head.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath are common manifestations of coronary artery disease due to reduced blood flow and cardiac strain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a Tensilon challenge test to check for myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Tensilon test result is temporary improvement in muscle strength, confirming myasthenia gravis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of nursing students about the pathophysiology of the spinal cord. Which of the following statements by a nursing student indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The descending tracts carry motor commands from the CNS to the muscles, facilitating movement, which is accurately described in this statement.