ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient is returning to the medical-surgical unit after a dialysis session. The nurse notes bleeding from the patient's vascular access in the left arm. Which of the following is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying pressure to the access site is the appropriate first action. This step is crucial to stop the bleeding and prevent further blood loss.
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 collecting data on a patient admitted for symptoms of renal insufficiency. Which factor will cause the nurse to suspect prerenal injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Impaired blood flow to the kidneys is the hallmark of prerenal injury. Prerenal injuries are caused by conditions that reduce renal perfusion, such as dehydration, heart failure, or shock.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client has a herniated lumbar disk at L5. The nurse knows that which of the following symptoms needs to be immediately reported to the RN or physician?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bowel or bladder incontinence may indicate cauda equina syndrome, requiring urgent intervention.