ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at the end of life. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mottled skin is common at the end of life due to diminished circulation, unlike increased bowel sounds, hypertension, or moist mucous membranes.
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
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse explains that the client will wear antiembolism stockings after the procedure. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiembolism stockings improve circulation by applying pressure to the legs, preventing blood pooling and reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. They do not primarily protect skin, aid exercises, or provide warmth.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verapamil can cause muscle pain as a side effect, and clients should monitor for it. Citrus fruits, salt substitutes, and potassium-rich foods are not specifically related to verapamil use.