ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is working in a college clinic when a student comes in and says, 'I think I have a migraine. My head hurts, I cannot stand the bright light, and I feel sick to my stomach.' What additional finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A positive Brudzinski sign suggests meningitis, a medical emergency requiring urgent assessment.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which of the following is a common sign or symptom of a lumbar herniated disc?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiating pain down the leg (sciatica) is a common symptom of a lumbar herniated disc.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of support for a client who is 1 day postoperative following spinal fusion. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Log rolling prevents spinal strain post-spinal fusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a herniated intervertebral cervical disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Neck stiffness, neck pain, shoulder pain, and tingling in the arms are expected with a cervical disc herniation.