ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the cardiac telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following electrocardiogram (ECG) findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ST-segment elevation on an ECG indicates ischemia, a hallmark of acute myocardial infarction. Normal PR and QRS intervals or QT interval equality do not specifically indicate an MI.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of heart failure and is receiving carvedilol. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 50/min indicates bradycardia, a potential adverse effect of carvedilol, and should be reported.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to use the nursing process to care for a client who is experiencing grief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step is to assess whether the client's grief is healthy or complicated to guide appropriate care planning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored using aPTT to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent bleeding. PT and INR are used for warfarin, and platelet count is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.