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 improves blood circulation and may increase pain-free walking distance in peripheral arterial disease.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client at a follow-up clinic visit for acute low back pain. A goal for this client is to use proper body mechanics at all times. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is meeting this goal?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facing the direction of movement prevents twisting of the spine, reduces strain on the back, and promotes safe movement, indicating proper body mechanics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a right-sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to look for food on the left side of the tray compensates for the visual field deficit caused by homonymous hemianopsia.