ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diltiazem. The nurse measures the client's vital signs and notes that the client's apical heart rate is 49/min. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 49/min indicates bradycardia, and atropine is used to increase heart rate, unlike verapamil, digoxin, or carvedilol, which can lower it.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a preoperative teaching plan for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Educational materials at an eighth-grade reading level ensure accessibility, and privacy fosters open communication. Starting with less important information or dimming lights is not recommended.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and recently developed drooping facial features. When contacting the provider, which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the background component of the SBAR communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The background component includes the client's medical history, such as hypertension, relevant to the current issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing change-of-shift report to another nurse for a client using the Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation (ISBARR) communication tool, which of the following information should the nurse include as part of the situation component of this communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The situation component of ISBARR includes the client's current medical condition or reason for admission, providing context for the report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse has completed the planning step of the nursing process for a client who has an acid-base imbalance. Which of the following steps should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After planning, the nurse implements the planned interventions to address the client's acid-base imbalance.