ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. The nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sandbag should be placed over the left groin area where the femoral artery was accessed to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a heart rate of 56/min. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 56/min indicates bradycardia, which can reduce cardiac output and lead to dizziness due to decreased cerebral perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about coup and contrecoup injuries. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement accurately describes coup (at the site of impact) and contrecoup (opposite side) injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A family of a client who has a medical history of stroke, hyperlipidemia, and peptic ulcer disease arrives at the memory care clinic with concerns about their loved one. The family states that the client has experienced worsening memory loss and forgetfulness over the last 6 months. The nurse is concerned the client is experiencing vascular dementia, due to which of the following factors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vascular dementia is often caused by stroke due to reduced blood flow or damage to the blood vessels in the brain, leading to cognitive decline and memory loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease and reports pain when walking. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to increase pain-free walking distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba improves blood circulation and may increase pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial disease.