ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is counting a client's apical pulse rate. Identify where the nurse should place the stethoscope to auscultate the apical pulse.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The apical pulse is auscultated at the fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line, where the heart's apex is located.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the client? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Prescribed dose (0.25 mg) divided by available dose (0.125 mg) equals 2 tablets.
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: A,C
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure ensures lisinopril efficacy. A persistent dry cough is a common side effect requiring reporting. Cholesterol monitoring is not routine for lisinopril, and excessive potassium intake should be avoided due to hyperkalemia risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking distal pulses ensures adequate circulation and detects complications like arterial occlusion post-catheterization.