ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A traumatic brain injury on the brainstem can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The brainstem regulates vital functions, so injury can cause unstable vital signs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has renal calculi. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours?
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale:
To calculate the infusion time, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the rate (200 mL/hr): 1000 ÷ 200 = 5 hours.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common sign and symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent urination is a common sign of a UTI. Inflammation and irritation in the urinary tract lead to an increased urge to urinate frequently.
Question 4 of 5
For the 0700 to 1500 shift, the patient drinks 240 mL of coffee, 60 mL of milk, and 120 mL of apple juice at breakfast. For lunch, the patient takes 8 oz of broth and drinks 10 oz of water for the shift. What is the total intake for the 0700 to 1500 shift?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To calculate total intake: 240 mL (coffee) + 60 mL (milk) + 120 mL (apple juice) + 8 oz (broth) * 30 mL/oz = 240 mL + 10 oz (water) * 30 mL/oz = 300 mL.
Total = 240 + 60 + 120 + 240 + 300 = 960 mL. The provided correct answer is B (660), suggesting a possible error in the document, but based on calculation, 960 mL is accurate. However, adhering to the document, B is selected.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and very sleepy for several hours following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postictal phase is the period after a seizure characterized by drowsiness and difficulty arousing.