ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has infective endocarditis. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyspnea is the priority because it can indicate heart failure or a pulmonary embolism, both of which are serious complications of infective endocarditis. This requires immediate attention and reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's solution IV to infuse at 120 mL/hr for a client who has a respiratory disorder. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 120 gtt/min
Rationale: Flow rate (gtt/min) = (Volume × Drop factor) / 60 = (120 × 60) / 60 = 120 gtt/min.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction 6 days ago. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse expect to remain elevated at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin T remains elevated for 10 to 14 days after a myocardial infarction. This protein is highly specific for cardiac muscle injury and is used to confirm myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen should be administered first in a suspected myocardial infarction to ensure the heart and tissues receive adequate oxygen, especially if the patient is hypoxic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arrange for a venous duplex ultrasound. A venous duplex ultrasound is the standard diagnostic test used to confirm DVT. It visualizes the veins and assesses blood flow, helping to detect the presence of a clot.