ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing the hierarchy of evidence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level I evidence, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, is the highest level of evidence for EBP. Qualitative studies, textbook evidence, and meta-analyses are not correctly categorized as described in the other options.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation is a hallmark of respiratory alkalosis, causing excessive carbon dioxide loss and increased blood pH.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blurred vision is a common adverse effect of digoxin toxicity. Weight gain, hypokalemia, and hyperglycemia are not directly caused by digoxin.
Question 5 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.