ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is visiting a patient who performs peritoneal dialysis at home. The nurse is evaluating the patient's technique. Which finding requires additional teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using clean technique when instilling the dialysate is incorrect. Peritoneal dialysis requires sterile technique to prevent infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a lumbar laminectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Logrolling prevents strain on the spine post-lumbar laminectomy.
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
A nurse is checking the laboratory tests for a client who has glomerulonephritis. The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the following test results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In glomerulonephritis, the kidneys' filtering capability is compromised, leading to an accumulation of BUN and serum creatinine in the blood, indicating reduced kidney function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has primary dementia. Which of the following manifestations of dementia should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Forgetfulness progressing to disorientation is a hallmark of primary dementia.