ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a basal skull fracture. When performing morning hygiene care, the nurse notices a thin stream of clear drainage coming from out of the client's right nostril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testing for glucose confirms if the drainage is cerebrospinal fluid, indicating a serious complication.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Meniere's disease is experiencing severe vertigo. Which instruction should the nurse give to the client to assist in controlling the vertigo?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding sudden head movements reduces vertigo in Meniere's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has had surgery this morning for cataracts is now going home. What should the nurse include when providing discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting, bending, and straining prevents increased intraocular pressure; sleeping on the affected side is contraindicated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 300 mg PO. The amount available is amoxicillin oral solution 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 6 mL
Rationale: Dose calculation: (300 mg × 5 mL) ÷ 250 mg = 6 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to identify a problem with cranial nerve II?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Snellen chart tests visual acuity, assessing cranial nerve II (optic nerve) function.