ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking warfarin and has an elevated PT/INR. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin K reverses excessive anticoagulation caused by warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the provided towelette to cleanse the area by moving in a back-and-forth motion is incorrect and requires intervention. The proper technique for cleansing the area involves using the towelette to wipe from front to back in a single, continuous motion to reduce the risk of introducing bacteria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has urolithiasis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to drink 3 liters of fluids per day is essential for clients with urolithiasis. Increased fluid intake helps dilute the urine and promotes the passage of the stone. It also helps in preventing the formation of new stones.
Question 4 of 5
A traumatic brain injury on the brainstem can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The brainstem regulates vital functions, so injury can cause unstable vital signs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is a significant risk factor for UTIs. Elevated blood sugar levels can impair the immune system, making it easier for bacteria to grow in the urinary tract.