ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a female client who has risk factors for stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Managing cholesterol reduces the risk of stroke by preventing plaque buildup in arteries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea can indicate heart failure or embolic events, which are serious complications of infective endocarditis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea, and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ST-segment elevation above the isoelectric line is a key indicator of an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), signifying myocardial injury.
Question 5 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.