ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is receiving heparin. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slurred speech may indicate a stroke, a serious complication of atrial fibrillation, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hemiplegia following a stroke. The client's adult son is distressed over his mother's crying and condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response is empathetic, acknowledging the son's distress and fostering communication.
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
A client with a primary brain tumor is to receive radiation after undergoing surgery to remove the tumor. The nurse knows that they may not receive chemotherapy because of the following reason.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The blood-brain barrier limits the ability of many chemotherapy drugs to pass from the bloodstream into the brain tissue, making it difficult for chemotherapy to effectively treat brain tumors.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a sign of cystitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased urinary frequency is a hallmark sign of cystitis, caused by irritation and inflammation of the bladder, leading to a persistent urge to urinate.