ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgical repair of a femur fracture and has a prescription for lorazepam preoperatively. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sleepy indicates lorazepam's effectiveness in reducing preoperative anxiety. Dry mouth, numbness, and decreased appetite are not direct indicators.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which of the the following patients should the nurse evaluate first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain radiating to the jaw in a patient with CAD suggests a possible heart attack, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate evaluation. The other conditions, while serious, are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation on health promotion activities for clients who have hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse utilize as a resource for this information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for hypertension management, including health promotion activities.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to use research and scientific data to improve client care. Which of the following processes is the nurse planning to use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based practice uses research and scientific data to guide clinical decisions and improve care.