ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgical repair of a femur fracture and has a prescription for lorazepam preoperatively. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sleepy indicates lorazepam's effectiveness in reducing preoperative anxiety. Dry mouth, numbness, and decreased appetite are not direct indicators.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a sign of digoxin toxicity and should be monitored. Potassium-rich foods may be beneficial, but monitoring toxicity is critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored using aPTT to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent bleeding. PT and INR are used for warfarin, and platelet count is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate to treat chronic angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of isosorbide mononitrate due to vasodilation. Weight gain, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the onset of manifestations of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the house at a cool temperature can trigger Raynaud's symptoms; a warm environment is recommended, indicating a need for further teaching.