ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate to treat chronic angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of isosorbide mononitrate due to vasodilation. Weight gain, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation on health promotion activities for clients who have hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse utilize as a resource for this information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for hypertension management, including health promotion activities.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is giving change-of-shift report using the SBAR technique about a client who has a traumatic brain injury. When reporting information about the client, which of the following should the nurse include in the situation segment of SBAR?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The situation segment includes the history of the injury, providing context for the client's current condition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering pyridostigmine to treat myasthenia gravis. Which of the following information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recent oral intake is critical for pyridostigmine to optimize absorption and minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Other issues are less immediate but should be monitored.