ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering metoprolol. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 50/min indicates bradycardia, and metoprolol, a beta-blocker, could worsen it, requiring withholding and provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia causes neurological symptoms like tingling of the lips due to nerve hyperexcitability.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing the process of evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing a PICOT question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In a PICOT question, 'O' stands for Outcome, referring to the expected result of the intervention. 'C' is Comparison, 'I' is Intervention, and 'T' is Time, not as described in the other options.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypotension due to fluid loss. It typically causes hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia, and is not associated with hyperglycemia or weight gain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is administering an IV antihypertensive to a client who has a BP of 185/130 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring the client's blood pressure every 5 minutes is critical when administering an IV antihypertensive to assess the medication's effectiveness and ensure safety, given the client's high BP. Other actions are important but not the immediate priority.