ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the preparation of an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following questions should the nurse include when discussing critical appraisal of collected evidence? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: Critical appraisal involves assessing applicability (
A), methods (
B), analysis (
C), reliability (
D), and purpose (F). Costs (E) are not typically a focus of evidence appraisal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperventilation is a hallmark of respiratory alkalosis, causing excessive carbon dioxide loss and increased blood pH.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg indicates hypertension, a potential adverse effect of dopamine, and should be reported.
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.