ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following information should the nurse include about peer-reviewed sources of information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous review by experts, ensuring high-quality evidence. Open access articles are free, editorial opinions lack rigor, and peer-reviewed articles are scholarly.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following information should the nurse include about peer-reviewed sources of information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous review by experts, ensuring high-quality evidence. Open access articles are free, editorial opinions lack rigor, and peer-reviewed articles are scholarly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision is a sign of digoxin toxicity and should be monitored. Potassium-rich foods may be beneficial, but monitoring toxicity is critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering metoprolol. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 50/min indicates bradycardia, and metoprolol, a beta-blocker, could worsen it, requiring withholding and provider notification.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing evidence-based practice (EBP) and the hierarchy of evidence with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide when discussing Level I evidence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Systematic reviews are Level I evidence, providing the highest level of evidence through comprehensive synthesis of studies. Expert opinions, websites, and qualitative studies are lower in the hierarchy.