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 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates the client has maintained control of his blood glucose levels for the past 3 months?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.5% indicates good blood glucose control over the past 3 months.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripheral IV infusion and notes that the client's arm is edematous, cool, and tender at the catheter insertion site. Which of the following complications of IV therapy should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infiltration causes edema and coolness due to IV fluid leaking into surrounding tissue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a female client during an initial health assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Long-term use of corticosteroids, such as beclomethasone, can lead to decreased bone density and an increased risk of osteoporosis.
Question 4 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 5 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: D
Rationale: Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to a false positive fecal occult blood test result.