ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incision site erythema may indicate infection, a serious postoperative complication requiring prompt reporting. Other findings are within normal limits.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet, increases bleeding risk, so clients should monitor for bruising. Vitamin K, calcium, and grapefruit juice are not specifically related to clopidogrel.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypotension due to fluid loss. It typically causes hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia, and is not associated with hyperglycemia or weight gain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium levels should be monitored.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause myopathy, so clients should monitor for muscle pain. Grapefruit juice increases drug levels, potassium is unrelated, and timing is flexible but often evening.