ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Cleaning skin, ensuring no movement, inspecting electrodes, and instructing normal breathing ensure accurate ECG results. Analgesics and NPO status are unnecessary.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ST-segment elevation is a hallmark finding of an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), indicating myocardial injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Cleaning skin, ensuring no movement, inspecting electrodes, and instructing normal breathing ensure accurate ECG results. Analgesics and NPO status are unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure, prior to the administration of furosemide (Lasix). For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide is a potent diuretic that can further lower blood pressure. A blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg is hypotensive, and administering furosemide could exacerbate this.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Movement during an ECG can interfere with the results by causing artifact, so it's important for the client to remain still while the test is being performed.