ATI LPN
ATI LPN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings indicates hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kussmaul respirations indicate metabolic acidosis, a complication of hyperglycemia in diabetes.
Extract:
Medical History
Nurse’s Notes
Current Medications
• Angina
• Atrial fibrillation
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 68-year-old female client admitted to the cardiology unit. On the second day following admission, which medication requires clarification prior to administration? Complete the following sentence by using the list of options: The nurse should clarify the prescription for ___ due to the client's ___.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The nurse should clarify the prescription for warfarin due to the client's reported dizziness, which may indicate bleeding.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the care of a client who has tinea corporis with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding direct contact prevents the spread of tinea corporis, a fungal infection transmitted by touch.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin for unstable angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking a second dose after 5 minutes for persistent pain is the standard protocol for nitroglycerin use.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr to an older adult client who has rhinitis. The amount available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 25 mg divided by 12.5 mg/5 mL = 10 mL, the correct dose based on the concentration.