ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to use the nursing process to care for a client who is experiencing grief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step is to assess whether the client's grief is healthy or complicated to guide appropriate care planning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, pain during activity due to poor blood flow, is a hallmark of PAD. Pitting edema and brown discoloration are more typical of venous issues, and pulses are usually diminished in PAD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of atrial fibrillation and is receiving amiodarone. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision may indicate amiodarone toxicity, particularly affecting the eyes, and should be reported. Other findings are normal.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for albuterol to treat asthma exacerbations. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a beta-agonist, can cause tachycardia as an adverse effect due to its stimulatory effects on the heart. Hypotension, sedation, and hypoglycemia are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of heart failure and is receiving carvedilol. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A heart rate of 50/min indicates bradycardia, a potential adverse effect of carvedilol, and should be reported.