ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse question due potential risk/harm to patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MRI is contraindicated for most pacemakers due to potential interference with function.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is calculating a client's intake and output for an 8-hr shift. The client's intake included 1,000 mL 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution, one 6-oz cup of coffee, 6 oz of water, one 180-mL bowl of soup. 3 oz of flavored gelatin, and 3 oz of ice cream. How many mL should the nurse document as the client's total intake for the shift?
Correct Answer: 1720 mL
Rationale:
Total intake: 1,000 mL (IV) + 180 mL (coffee) + 180 mL (water) + 180 mL (soup) + 90 mL (gelatin) + 90 mL (ice cream) = 1,720 mL.
Question 3 of 4
A home health nurse is collecting data from a patient who has heart failure and notes the patient has had a weight gain of 1.8 kg, as well as generalized edema, since the last visit 3 days ago. Which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring diuretic compliance is the priority to address fluid retention indicated by weight gain and edema.
Question 4 of 4
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client following surgery who has antiembolism stockings in place. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiembolism stockings promote venous return, improving circulation and reducing clot risk.
Question 5 of 4
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth/whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 22.5 mL
Rationale: Ordered dose is 30 mEq, available is 20 mEq/15 mL. Volume = (30 mEq ÷ 20 mEq) × 15 mL = 22.5 mL.