ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cane aids balance and reduces fall risk in Parkinson's patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a herniated intervertebral cervical disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Neck stiffness, neck pain, shoulder pain, and tingling in the arms are expected with a cervical disc herniation.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is visiting a patient who performs peritoneal dialysis at home. The nurse is evaluating the patient's technique. Which finding requires additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using clean technique when instilling the dialysate is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis requires sterile technique to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 5
Why would a nurse check a serum creatinine level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum creatinine is a waste product formed by the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Measuring the serum creatinine level provides critical information about kidney function.