ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease. The nurse discovers the client entering the room of another client, who becomes upset and frightened. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining what the client was seeking addresses their needs and prevents further agitation.
Question 2 of 5
For the 0700 to 1500 shift, the patient drinks 240 mL of coffee, 60 mL of milk, and 120 mL of apple juice at breakfast. For lunch, the patient takes 8 oz of broth and drinks 10 oz of water for the shift. What is the total intake for the 0700 to 1500 shift?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate total intake: 240 mL (coffee) + 60 mL (milk) + 120 mL (apple juice) + 8 oz (broth) * 30 mL/oz = 240 mL + 10 oz (water) * 30 mL/oz = 300 mL.
Total = 240 + 60 + 120 + 240 + 300 = 960 mL. The provided correct answer is B (660), suggesting a possible error in the document, but based on calculation, 960 mL is accurate. However, adhering to the document, B is selected.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a herniated intervertebral cervical disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Neck stiffness, neck pain, shoulder pain, and tingling in the arms are expected with a cervical disc herniation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions with a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing intake of foods high in potassium is essential for clients with CKD. Impaired kidney function can lead to hyperkalemia, which can cause serious cardiac complications.
Question 5 of 5
An elderly client presents to the emergency room with a family member. The family member reports that the elderly client has been vomiting and not eating or drinking for 2 days. This morning the elderly client became confused, which is new. The nurse knows the elderly client probably has which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delirium is an acute, temporary confusion often caused by dehydration or illness, fitting the client's symptoms.