ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following medications should the nurse have available to reverse heparin's effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the specific antidote for heparin, used to reverse its anticoagulant effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure prior to the administration of furosemide. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg indicates hypotension, which is a contraindication for administering furosemide, as it can further lower blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is receiving digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for nausea, vomiting, and yellow vision is essential, as these may indicate digoxin toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a middle-age client about hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking potassium levels is important when taking thiazide diuretics due to the risk of hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral arterial disease and reports pain when walking. The nurse should identify that the client can use which of the following herbal supplements to increase pain-free walking distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve blood flow and may help increase pain-free walking distance in clients with peripheral arterial disease.