ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Patients who are considering having a cochlear implant should be told which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cochlear implant outcomes vary widely based on individual factors.
Question 2 of 5
A patient complains of morning headaches, a feeling of fullness in her head, and a pain similar to that of a toothache under her eye. What should the nurse recognize that these symptoms indicate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These symptoms are characteristic of sinusitis, involving sinus inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse was discussing open-angle glaucoma with a patient who was newly diagnosed with glaucoma. Which statement by the patient indicates more teaching is needed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Glaucoma is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management, not a 2-week cure.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been admitted to the hospital with acute glomerulonephritis. The nurse plans to collect data and initially asks the client about a recent history of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis often follows a streptococcal infection, which triggers an immune response affecting the kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assessing the results of a Rinne test sees the notation of BC > AC. How should the nurse translate this result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BC > AC indicates conductive hearing loss, where bone conduction is clearer than air conduction.