ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a consistent daily routine helps reduce confusion and anxiety in clients with dementia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing health screening education with a group of clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has the greatest risk for hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: African Americans have a significantly higher risk for hypertension due to genetic, environmental, and socio-economic factors, often developing it at an earlier age.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Falls, violence, and sports-related injuries are leading causes of TBIs, particularly due to blunt trauma or impact to the head.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is receiving digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision is essential, as these may indicate digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of nursing students about the pathophysiology of the spinal cord. Which of the following statements by a nursing student indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The descending tracts carry motor commands from the CNS to the muscles, facilitating movement, which is accurately described in this statement.