ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus problems. The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions from the client's history places the client at risk for harm while taking pseudoephedrine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine can increase blood pressure, posing a risk for clients with hypertension, who should use it with caution.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypertension and a prescription for propranolol. A history of which of the following conditions should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol can worsen heart failure by reducing myocardial contractility, making it a critical condition to report for clients prescribed this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq. The amount available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 7.5
Rationale:
To calculate: (20 mEq / 40 mEq) × 15 mL = 7.5 mL, which is the correct dose to administer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic sign of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting due to the risk of serious complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has heart failure and is taking bumetanide. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L is critically low, and bumetanide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, which may lead to dangerous cardiac dysrhythmias, necessitating immediate notification.