ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a complete spinal cord transection injury. The client's family asks the nurse what the term paraplegia means. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paraplegia is the loss of motor and sensory function in the lower body and legs due to spinal cord injury.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a risk factor for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poor personal hygiene is a significant risk factor for UTIs. Inadequate hygiene practices can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract, leading to infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing considerations is important when caring for a client undergoing hemodialysis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing blood pressure before and after the procedure is essential in managing clients undergoing hemodialysis to detect and manage fluctuations due to fluid removal.
Question 4 of 5
What is the acronym for a temporary impairment of cerebral circulation that causes symptoms lasting minutes to hours but results in no permanent neurological changes?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is a temporary disruption of cerebral blood flow with no permanent damage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is working in a college clinic when a student comes in and says, 'I think I have a migraine. My head hurts, I cannot stand the bright light, and I feel sick to my stomach.' What additional finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive Brudzinski sign suggests meningitis, a medical emergency requiring urgent assessment.