ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a right-sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to look for food on the left side of the tray compensates for the visual field deficit caused by homonymous hemianopsia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is receiving digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision is essential, as these may indicate digoxin toxicity.
Question 3 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 has been shown to improve blood flow and may help increase pain-free walking distance in clients with peripheral arterial disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea can indicate heart failure or embolic events, which are serious complications of infective endocarditis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke and has dysphagia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration, especially when swallowing difficulties are present, making it essential to monitor for signs of aspiration.