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 reinforcing teaching for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small, frequent meals (
D) minimize respiratory effort, aiding COPD exacerbation management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a long arm cast applied 2 hours ago. Which of the following findings of the affected extremity should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cool fingers (
C) suggest impaired circulation, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. The nurse should recommend a referral to which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A speech therapist (
B) specializes in managing dysphagia, aiding swallowing post-stroke.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's medical history to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoking cigarettes (
B) is a known risk factor for osteoporosis as it decreases bone density.