ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Orthopnoea is a common symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol, a Beta Blocker. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers like atenolol, as they slow the heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, slows down the heart rate and can lead to bradycardia (a heart rate that is too slow), which is a common adverse effect to monitor for.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has atrial fibrillation. When documenting the quality of the client's pulse, which of the following terms should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation is characterized by an irregularly irregular pulse due to uncoordinated atrial electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is collecting data from a patient who has heart failure and notes the patient has had a weight gain of 1.8 kg, as well as generalized edema, since the last visit 3 days ago. Which of the following actions is a priority for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring diuretic compliance is the priority to address fluid retention indicated by weight gain and edema.