ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 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: C
Rationale: Withholding propranolol if systolic blood pressure is below 90 mm Hg prevents hypotension, a critical safety measure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about meal planning with a client who has hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vinegar is a low-sodium seasoning, suitable for hypertension management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units every 12 hr subcutaneously to a client who weighs 80 kg, Available is 10,000 units/mL How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 1.5
Rationale: Calculation: 15,000 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1.5 mL per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is taking oral iron supplementation for anemia. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing fiber intake helps prevent constipation, a common side effect of iron supplements.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg indicates respiratory acidosis, suggesting worsening heart failure.