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 metoprolol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoprolol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetic clients, so blood glucose should be monitored.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks for an assistive personnel (AP) to perform for a client who is 1-day postoperative following cardiac surgery. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform herself?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the sternal dressing requires a nurse's expertise to assess the surgical site for complications, which is beyond an AP's scope. Shower assistance, ambulation, and vital sign measurement can be delegated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoprolol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetic clients, so blood glucose should be monitored.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating one-to-one observation ensures immediate safety after a suicide attempt, the highest priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about documenting blood pressure. The nurse should include to document which of the following information? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Documenting response to interventions (
A), frequency (
B), interventions (
C), site (
D), and position (E) ensures comprehensive blood pressure records.