ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What is considered a mild brain injury, unless the injury occurs repeatedly?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury but can lead to serious issues if repeated.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
What are the initial symptoms of ICP (increased intracranial pressure)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness, irritability, and decreased LOC are early signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to collect data for a patient's neurological status. What equipment should the nurse gather?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A pen light is used to assess pupil reaction, a key part of neurological assessment.
Question 5 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.