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 heparin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored using aPTT to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent bleeding. PT and INR are used for warfarin, and platelet count is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has chronic bronchitis and reports dyspnea with minimal exertion. Which of the following acid- base imbalances should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic bronchitis causes carbon dioxide retention, leading to respiratory acidosis, especially with symptoms like dyspnea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following questions should the nurse include when discussing critical appraisal of collected evidence? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: Critical appraisal involves assessing applicability (
A), methods (
B), analysis (
C), reliability (
D), and purpose (F). Costs (E) are not typically a focus of evidence appraisal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client and using active listening skills. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent eye contact shows engagement without intimidation, supporting active listening. Leaning back, note-taking, or sitting side-by-side may detract from effective communication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitting edema is a classic finding in venous insufficiency due to fluid accumulation from impaired venous return.