ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning a teaching session for a patient on preventing urinary tract infections. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Voiding frequently and after sexual intercourse helps flush out bacteria from the urinary tract, reducing the risk of UTIs.
Question 2 of 5
A post myocardial infarction patient experiences atrial fibrillation is most at risk for which type of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of embolic stroke due to clot formation in the left atrium that can travel to the brain.
Question 3 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 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
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urine output of 250 mL in a 24-hour period. Which of the following terms should the nurse use to document this finding in the electronic record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is the term used to describe a significantly reduced urine output, defined as less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period in adults. The client's urine output of 250 mL in 24 hours falls within this range.