ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with angina pectoris. The client tells the nurse that he is afraid of dying from a heart attack. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tell me more about these fears. This response is therapeutic and encourages the client to express his concerns and feelings, which is a key part of addressing fear and anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with angina pectoris. The client tells the nurse that he is afraid of dying from a heart attack. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tell me more about these fears. This response is therapeutic and encourages the client to express his concerns and feelings, which is a key part of addressing fear and anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beans are high in fiber and low in fat and cholesterol. They are an excellent choice for a low-cholesterol diet.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly-admitted and has angina. The client asks the nurse, 'Why am I taking nitroglycerin?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates cardiac blood vessels to deliver more oxygen to the heart. Nitroglycerin works by dilating the coronary arteries, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, thereby reducing angina.
Question 5 of 5
An emergency department nurse is collecting information from a client who has stable vital signs when their other client begins to report chest pain. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ask another nurse to assess the client who reports chest pain. The priority is to ensure that the client reporting chest pain is assessed immediately. Delegating this task to another nurse allows prompt care for the client with potential cardiac issues while ensuring that the first client continues to receive care.