ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an urgent care center is caring for a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. After administering high-flow oxygen, which of the following actions is the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short-acting beta-adrenergic medication like albuterol quickly relieves bronchospasm, improving airflow in acute asthma exacerbations.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and esophageal varices. Which of the following is not a potential intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mesalamine is used for inflammatory bowel disease, not cirrhosis or esophageal varices. Metoprolol reduces portal hypertension, famotidine prevents variceal irritation, and balloon tamponade manages severe variceal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chvostek's sign, facial muscle twitching when tapping the facial nerve, indicates neuromuscular irritability due to hypocalcemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. Which of the following ECG results should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reduced T wave amplitude indicates normalized potassium levels, as hyperkalemia causes peaked T waves, and polystyrene sulfonate lowers potassium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who requires a hysterectomy and states, 'I've decided to delay having this surgery for several months.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about reasons for delay shows empathy, allowing the nurse to address specific concerns and provide tailored support.