ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning that often precedes a seizure, indicating that a seizure is imminent.
Question 2 of 5
What are the initial symptoms of ICP (increased intracranial pressure)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness, irritability, and decreased LOC are early signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with an ischemic stroke on the left side of the brain with opposite side affected extremities. The nurse notices that the patient does not easily reach items placed at the bedside. In which area does the nurse place items for easy access?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Items should be placed on the right side, the unaffected side, for easier access.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is checking patency of a new right arm AV fistula. What action does the nurse use to do this?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpating for a thrill and auscultating for a bruit over the fistula is the correct method for assessing its patency. These signs confirm proper blood flow through the fistula.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a migraine headache. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dark, quiet environment helps alleviate migraine symptoms aggravated by light and noise.