ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: The background component of SBAR provides relevant medical history. The client's history of hypertension is pertinent to the current situation and should be included in the background. The other options belong to different SBAR components: A (recommendation), B (assessment), and C (situation).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. The nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sandbag over the left femoral artery site applies pressure to prevent bleeding or hematoma formation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing instructions with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with angiography. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed rest for 4-6 hours post-catheterization prevents bleeding at the insertion site, making this a correct instruction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes the patient's lower legs are brown and discolored and their feet are cold and slightly blue in color when in the dependent position. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discoloration and cold, blue feet suggest poor circulation. Checking pulses assesses arterial flow and guides further intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is postmenopausal about reducing the risk of coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides and inflammation, lowering coronary artery disease risk, reflecting correct understanding.