ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering a calcium channel blocker (CCB) for treatment of hypertension. For which of the following findings should the nurse contact the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a side effect of CCBs and may worsen if already present, requiring provider consultation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has metabolic acidosis. The nurse should realize that which of the following findings contributes to the development of metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Salicylate intoxication causes metabolic acidosis by increasing acid levels in the blood. Vomiting causes alkalosis, hyperventilation causes respiratory alkalosis, and diarrhea (likely meant as diarrhea) can cause acidosis but is less specific here.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 10 mg PO tid. The amount available is chlordiazepoxide 5 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 10 mg using 5 mg capsules, divide 10 by 5, which equals 2 capsules per dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol can cause orthostatic hypotension, so avoiding sudden position changes prevents dizziness or falls. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoprolol can mask hypoglycemia symptoms in diabetic clients, so blood glucose should be monitored.