ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. The nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sandbag over the left femoral artery site applies pressure to prevent bleeding or hematoma formation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral calf pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment to prevent pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about a client's cardiac functioning. The nurse auscultates an S3 sound. Which of the following causes should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An S3 sound, a ventricular gallop, occurs in early diastole due to rapid ventricular filling, often indicating heart failure or fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is checking the apical pulse of a client who is taking several cardiovascular medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Counting the apical pulse for a full minute ensures accuracy, especially with cardiovascular medications that may alter heart rate or rhythm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beans are low in cholesterol and high in fiber, making them ideal for a low-cholesterol diet post-CABG.