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 albuterol to treat asthma exacerbations. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tachycardia as an adverse effect due to its stimulatory effects on the heart. Hypotension, sedation, and hypoglycemia are not typical.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is researching data about best practice for reducing medication errors on a surgical unit. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice (EBP) is the nurse taking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Researching data involves searching for credible sources, a key step in EBP to gather evidence for practice improvement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with a social worker and a physical therapist in preparing a discharge projection for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse engaging in?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing a discharge plan involves the planning step of the nursing process, coordinating resources and interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium levels should be monitored to prevent complications.