ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Smoking, obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia can be modified through lifestyle changes or medication, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client's peripheral circulation. Identify where the nurse should palpate to check the posterior tibial pulse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The posterior tibial pulse is palpated behind the medial malleolus, where the posterior tibial artery is located, to assess lower extremity circulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure reading of 124/74 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories or stages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A systolic BP of 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic <80 mm Hg is classified as elevated or prehypertension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse include as an example of stage 1 hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage 1 hypertension is systolic 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic 80-89 mm Hg. 134/86 mm Hg fits this category.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unilateral calf pain may indicate deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment to prevent pulmonary embolism.