ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about a client's circulatory system. Which of the following pulse sites should the nurse avoid checking bilaterally at the same time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking carotid pulses bilaterally simultaneously can reduce cerebral blood flow, risking syncope. One side should be palpated at a time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral calf pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment to prevent pulmonary embolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and is taking propranolol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can cause orthostatic hypotension; sitting before standing prevents falls, showing correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has been newly diagnosed with a heart murmur. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart murmur results from turbulent blood flow, often due to valve stenosis or regurgitation, making this the accurate explanation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of further cardiac events post-myocardial infarction.