ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A traumatic brain injury that affects the pituitary gland or hypothalamus can cause which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pituitary or hypothalamic damage can lead to diabetes insipidus due to ADH deficiency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the chart of a client who is scheduled to have radiological studies of the kidneys performed with the use of IV contrast dye. Which of the following client medications should the nurse withhold prior to the examination?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin should be withheld prior to radiological studies with IV contrast dye due to the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious complication.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with a stroke resulting in language disorder. Which type of disorder does the nurse recognize if the patient raises an arm in response to the nurse's direction to stick out his tongue?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Receptive aphasia causes difficulty understanding language, leading to inappropriate responses.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse performs a visual assessment on a patient and documents the findings using the acronym PERRLA. Which assessment finding does PERRLA indicate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PERRLA indicates pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following nursing considerations is important when caring for a client undergoing hemodialysis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing blood pressure before and after the procedure is essential in managing clients undergoing hemodialysis to detect and manage fluctuations due to fluid removal.