ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
An emergency department nurse is collecting information from a client who has stable vital signs when their other client begins to report chest pain. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ask another nurse to assess the client who reports chest pain. The priority is to ensure that the client reporting chest pain is assessed immediately. Delegating this task to another nurse allows prompt care for the client with potential cardiac issues while ensuring that the first client continues to receive care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the prescriptions for a newly admitted client who is to undergo cardiac testing. For which of the following procedures should the nurse verify that the client has given written informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise ECG stress test requires informed consent because it involves physical activity that may place stress on the heart and carries certain risks, such as inducing arrhythmias or other complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has infective endocarditis. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea is the priority because it can indicate heart failure or a pulmonary embolism, both of which are serious complications of infective endocarditis. This requires immediate attention and reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has mitral stenosis. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea on exertion is a classic symptom of mitral stenosis. The narrowing of the mitral valve restricts blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, causing pulmonary congestion and shortness of breath, especially during physical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting who reports he is no longer certain he wants to have the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bypass surgery must be very frightening for you. This response uses a therapeutic communication technique by acknowledging the client's emotions and opening the conversation for further exploration of their concerns.