Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client.
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Rationale:
⬖ Parkinson's: Characteristic shuffling gait, slow movement, rigidity, and postural instability.
⬖ Stroke: Can cause hemiplegia or hemiparesis, resulting in altered gait or use of assistive devices.
⬖ MS: May involve spasticity, weakness, or ataxia, affecting ambulation.
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This question is from ATI LPN Medsurg Exam 4 which contains 54 questions.
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A nurse is caring for a client who recently had a stroke. The client requires assistance with strengthening the affected side. Which of the following referrals should the nurse anticipate the provider to make?
Answer Choices:
A. Respiratory therapist
B. Occupational therapist
C. Physical therapist
D. Social worker
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has multiple sclerosis. The client reports there are times when the symptoms are active and times when there are no symptoms. Which of the following types of multiple sclerosis does this pattern indicate?
Answer Choices:
A. Primary progressive multiple sclerosis
B. Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
C. Secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
D. Clinically isolating syndrome
A home health nurse is collecting data from a patient who has heart failure and notes the patient has had a weight gain of 1.8 kg (4 lb), as well as generalized edema, since the last visit 3 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Answer Choices:
A. Document the findings and continue with the visit.
B. Notify the RN case manager of the change in status.
C. Reinforce the importance of daily weights.
D. Ensure the client has been taking their prescribed diuretic.
A nurse is reinforcing health screening education with a group of clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has the greatest risk for hypertension?
Answer Choices:
A. A male client who is 53-years-old
B. A female client who is 44-years-old
C. A client who is of Asian ethnicity
D. A client who is African American
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing to decrease ICP?
Answer Choices:
A. Nicardipine
B. Phenytoin
C. Dopamine
D. Mannitol
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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