ATI LPN
PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for propranolol for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can lower blood pressure, so withholding it for systolic BP below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a chest tube following thoracic surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as an indication of a tension pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No bubbling in the water seal chamber may indicate lung collapse, signaling tension pneumothorax.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client. Which of the following findings indicates that the client might be dehydrated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a sign of dehydration, impacting brain function in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a coronary angiography. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated BUN (30 mg/dL) suggests renal impairment post-angiography, requiring attention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing muscle spasms and has a new prescription for an aquathermia pad. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Covering the pad prevents burns by avoiding direct skin contact.