ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is about to undergo an elective surgical procedure. Which of the following is the role of the nurse providing preoperative care regarding informed consent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client's signature, verifying voluntary and competent consent. Obtaining consent, describing consequences, and explaining risks are the healthcare provider's responsibilities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is administered first for suspected myocardial infarction to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce clot formation, minimizing heart damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An aPTT of 90 seconds indicates excessive anticoagulation with heparin, increasing bleeding risk, and should be reported. Other findings are normal.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which of the the following patients should the nurse evaluate first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain radiating to the jaw in a patient with CAD suggests a possible heart attack, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate evaluation. The other conditions, while serious, are less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at the end of life. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irregular respirations, such as Cheyne-Stokes respirations, are common at the end of life due to the body's declining ability to regulate breathing. Moist mucous membranes, tachycardia, and hypertension are not typical as the body shuts down.