ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitral valve stenosis causes a heart murmur due to turbulent blood flow. Clubbing, bradycardia, and barrel chest are not typical findings.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beans are low in cholesterol and high in fiber, suitable for a low-cholesterol diet. Eggs, liver, and whole milk are high in cholesterol and should be limited.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching to a client who is undergoing total hip replacement surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using special antiseptic soap before surgery reduces infection risk, a key preoperative instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at the end of life and is unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talking to an unresponsive client provides comfort and reassurance, as hearing may persist. Limiting visitors, avoiding touch, or whispering is not recommended.