ATI LPN
ATI LPN Medical Surgical Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has septic shock and is at risk for disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Which of the following nursing statements indicates an understanding of the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DIC involves excessive fibrinogen conversion to fibrin, causing clots and bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen to the heart, relieving angina symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in explaining the pathophysiology of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following statements by the nurse is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIRS is driven by a cytokine storm, causing excessive inflammation and potential organ failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a vial that contains 4 mg/mL to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A second nurse should witness the disposal of excess controlled substances like morphine to ensure compliance and prevent diversion.
Question 5 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: 2
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.