ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about coup and contrecoup injuries. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement accurately describes coup (at the site of impact) and contrecoup (opposite side) injuries.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a heart rate of 56/min. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 56/min indicates bradycardia, which can reduce cardiac output and lead to dizziness due to decreased cerebral perfusion.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incorporating walking into the daily routine helps improve circulation and manage peripheral vascular disease by promoting blood flow in the legs.