ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness is a key manifestation of acute respiratory acidosis due to hypercapnia's effect on the central nervous system.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned he will need exploratory surgery the next day. As the nurse contributes to the preoperative teaching plan, which of the following actions should she take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reinforcing information at the client's level of understanding ensures effective preoperative teaching and comprehension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incision site drainage may indicate infection or other complications and should be reported. Other findings are normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for metoprolol. The nurse measures the client's vital signs and notes that the client's apical heart rate is 49/min. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 49/min indicates bradycardia. Atropine is used to increase heart rate by blocking vagal activity. Diltiazem, digoxin, and carvedilol can further lower heart rate and are inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored using aPTT to ensure therapeutic levels and prevent bleeding. PT and INR are used for warfarin, and platelet count is monitored for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.