ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client with a primary brain tumor is to receive radiation after undergoing surgery to remove the tumor. The nurse knows that they may not receive chemotherapy because of the following reason.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The blood-brain barrier limits the ability of many chemotherapy drugs to pass from the bloodstream into the brain tissue, making it difficult for chemotherapy to effectively treat brain tumors.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An aura is a sensory warning that often precedes a seizure, indicating that a seizure is imminent.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a patient with a migraine headache. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dark, quiet environment helps alleviate migraine symptoms aggravated by light and noise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and very sleepy for several hours following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postictal phase is the period after a seizure characterized by drowsiness and difficulty arousing.