ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is receiving digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision is essential, as these may indicate digoxin toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a female client who has risk factors for stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Managing cholesterol reduces the risk of stroke by preventing plaque buildup in arteries.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a Tensilon challenge test to check for myasthenia gravis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A positive Tensilon test result is temporary improvement in muscle strength, confirming myasthenia gravis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding competitive recreational sports reduces the risk of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is receiving digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision is essential, as these may indicate digoxin toxicity.