ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for losartan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Losartan can increase potassium levels, so salt substitutes containing potassium should be avoided to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class on ethical principles. The nurse should include that protecting a client's safety by not causing harm refers to which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the ethical principle of avoiding harm, prioritizing client safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult female client who has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Lisinopril requires regular blood pressure monitoring (
C), immediate notification of pregnancy due to fetal risks (
D), and reporting a persistent dry cough, a common side effect (E). Cholesterol monitoring (
A) is unnecessary, and excessive potassium (
B) can cause hyperkalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitting edema is a classic finding in venous insufficiency due to fluid accumulation from impaired venous return.