ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following data should the nurse collect first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain assessment is the priority post-surgery as it can indicate complications (e.g., bleeding) and affects recovery. Unmanaged pain can delay healing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol (a betablocker) which also reduces the workload of the heart. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atenolol can cause bradycardia by slowing the heart rate, a key adverse effect to monitor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data about a client's circulatory system. Which of the following pulse sites should the nurse avoid checking bilaterally at the same time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking carotid pulses bilaterally simultaneously can reduce cerebral blood flow, risking syncope. One side should be palpated at a time.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing blood clots and reducing the risk of further cardiac events post-myocardial infarction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has been newly diagnosed with a heart murmur. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart murmur results from turbulent blood flow, often due to valve stenosis or regurgitation, making this the accurate explanation.