ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a Tensilon challenge test to check for myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Tensilon test result is temporary improvement in muscle strength, confirming myasthenia gravis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a Tensilon challenge test to check for myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive result in a Tensilon test is indicated by temporary improvement in muscle strength, confirming myasthenia gravis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had a stroke. The client requires assistance with strengthening the affected side. Which of the following referrals should the nurse anticipate the provider to make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A physical therapist specializes in developing and implementing exercise programs to strengthen muscles and improve mobility, making this the most appropriate referral for the client's needs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has multiple sclerosis. The client reports there are times when the symptoms are active and times when there are no symptoms. Which of the following types of multiple sclerosis does this pattern indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is defined by episodes of exacerbation (active symptoms) followed by periods of remission (no symptoms), which aligns with the client's description.
Extract:
Nurses Notes
Day 1:
Oriented to person, place, and time. Speech is slow. Unilateral resting tremors noted in right arm. Gait is slow and rigid.
6 months later:
Oriented to person and place, disoriented to date and time. Speech is slow and slurred. Bilateral resting tremors noted in extremities and generalized muscle stiffness. Facial rigidity and drooling noted. Gait is slow and client shuffles their feet when ambulating.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client. For each client finding, click to specify if the finding is consistent with Parkinson's disease, stroke, and/or multiple sclerosis. Each finding can support more than one disease process.
| Options | Parkinson's disease | Stroke | Multiple sclerosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulation pattern: Parkinson's disease | |||
| Muscle movements: Parkinson's disease | |||
| Speech: Parkinson's disease, Stroke, Multiple sclerosis | |||
| Orientation status: Parkinson's disease, Stroke, Multiple sclerosis | |||
| Facial rigidity: Parkinson's disease |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: 1. Ambulation Pattern: The slow and shuffling gait is characteristic of Parkinson's disease due to muscle rigidity and bradykinesia. 2. Muscle Movements: Unilateral resting tremors and generalized muscle stiffness are hallmark signs of Parkinson's disease. 3. Speech: Slow and slurred speech is common in Parkinson's disease, stroke (due to dysarthria), and multiple sclerosis (due to neurological involvement). 4. Orientation Status: Disorientation can occur in later stages of Parkinson's disease, stroke, and multiple sclerosis due to cognitive decline. 5. Facial Rigidity: Facial rigidity, or 'masked face,' is a classic symptom of Parkinson's disease.