ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure prior to the administration of furosemide. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg indicates hypotension, which is a contraindication for administering furosemide, as it can further lower blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
While admitting a client for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse asks the client about allergies. Which of the following client food allergies should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish allergies are important because clients with shellfish allergies may also react to iodine-based contrast dyes commonly used in cardiac catheterization procedures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing stockings with elastic tops can restrict blood flow, which is not advisable for PVD, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has a preliminary diagnosis of a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which of the following diagnostic testing should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CTA is used to visualize blood vessels and identify blockages or abnormalities contributing to a TIA.