ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. DO not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: 275 mcg / 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a patient who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of a kidney stone. Which of the following interventions would the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Straining all urine is essential for collecting and analyzing any stones that pass, which can help determine their composition and guide treatment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for managing urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to perform Kegel exercises regularly is the most appropriate intervention for managing urinary incontinence. Kegel exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and urethra, and can improve bladder control.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common cause of urinary incontinence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weak pelvic floor muscles are a common cause of urinary incontinence. These muscles support the bladder and urethra, and theirunofficial, weakening leads to involuntary urine leakage.