ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease and reports pain when walking. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to increase pain-free walking distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve blood flow and may help increase pain-free walking distance in clients with peripheral arterial disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse has received report on a client who has a basilar skull fracture. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with this client?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Pooling of blood around the eyes ('raccoon eyes') and bruising over the mastoid process (Battle's sign) are classic signs of a basilar skull fracture.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin commonly causes headaches due to vasodilation, which usually lessens over time as thekkal.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing to decrease ICP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that helps decrease ICP by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, thus relieving pressure within the skull.