ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is researching data about best practice for reducing medication errors on a surgical unit. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice (EBP) is the nurse taking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Researching data involves searching for credible sources, a key step in EBP to gather evidence for practice improvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, so serum potassium levels should be monitored to prevent complications like dysrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is administering an IV antihypertensive to a client who has a BP of 185/130 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the client's blood pressure every 5 minutes is critical when administering an IV antihypertensive to assess the medication's effectiveness and ensure safety, given the client's high BP. Other actions are important but not the immediate priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking furosemide and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can disrupt the heart's electrical activity, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypoglycemia, hyperreflexia, and increased appetite are not typically associated with low potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo open abdominal surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include to prevent of postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sequential compression devices prevent venous stasis and deep vein thrombosis, reducing postoperative complications.