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 receiving a continuous IV infusion of furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide can cause hypokalemia, so serum potassium levels should be monitored to prevent complications like dysrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Captopril, an ACE inhibitor, can cause agranulocytosis, leading to symptoms like sore throat, which should be reported. Increased appetite, tinnitus, and weight gain are not typical adverse effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 650 mg using 325 mg tablets, divide 650 by 325, which equals 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An INR of 5.2 indicates excessive anticoagulation, increasing bleeding risk, and should be reported. Other findings are within normal limits.
Question 5 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.