ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of nitroglycerin for chest pain. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg indicates hypotension, a potential adverse effect of nitroglycerin, and should be reported.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel, an antiplatelet, increases bleeding risk, so clients should monitor for bruising. Vitamin K, calcium, and grapefruit juice are not specifically related to clopidogrel.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has respiratory alkalosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilation is the primary cause of respiratory alkalosis, leading to excessive carbon dioxide loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a group of children. Which of the following findings should alert the nurse that one of the children is a potential victim of abuse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An adolescent wanting to stay in the hospital may indicate an unsafe home environment, suggesting possible abuse. Bruises on a toddler's shins, crying during injections, and obesity are not typically abuse indicators.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the cardiac telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following electrocardiogram (ECG) findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ST-segment elevation on an ECG indicates ischemia, a hallmark of acute myocardial infarction. Normal PR and QRS intervals or QT interval equality do not specifically indicate an MI.