ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical surgical 2023 IV 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: Withholding propranolol if systolic BP is below 90 mm Hg (
A) prevents hypotension, a key safety action.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the results of a client's fecal occult blood screening test. Which of the following findings from the client's history should the nurse identify as potentially causing a false-positive result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ibuprofen (
C) can irritate the GI tract, potentially causing a false-positive fecal occult blood test result.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care for a client. In which order should the nurse take the following steps? Use all the steps.
Order the Items
Source Container
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: The document specifies A, B, C, D, E as the order: starting with communication (
A), followed by cleaning the cannula (
B), removing the dressing with gloves (
C), applying new ties (
D), and explaining last (E), though clinically, explanation often precedes all steps.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and requires assistance to perform their activities of daily living (ADLs). Which of the following statements should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Grab bars (
A) provide stability and support balance, which is essential for a CVA client with impaired mobility, making it the best discharge teaching option.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about high-potassium foods with a client. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A medium potato (
D) has significantly higher potassium (about 900 mg) compared to cabbage, apple, or watermelon, making it the correct choice for high-potassium teaching.