ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's solution IV to infuse at 120 mL/hr for a client who has a respiratory disorder. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 120 gtt/min
Rationale: Flow rate (gtt/min) = (Volume × Drop factor) / 60 = (120 × 60) / 60 = 120 gtt/min.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with angina pectoris. The client tells the nurse that he is afraid of dying from a heart attack. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tell me more about these fears. This response is therapeutic and encourages the client to express his concerns and feelings, which is a key part of addressing fear and anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen should be administered first in a suspected myocardial infarction to ensure the heart and tissues receive adequate oxygen, especially if the patient is hypoxic.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness and pain in the right calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arrange for a venous duplex ultrasound. A venous duplex ultrasound is the standard diagnostic test used to confirm DVT. It visualizes the veins and assesses blood flow, helping to detect the presence of a clot.
Question 5 of 5
An emergency department nurse is collecting information from a client who has stable vital signs when their other client begins to report chest pain. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ask another nurse to assess the client who reports chest pain. The priority is to ensure that the client reporting chest pain is assessed immediately. Delegating this task to another nurse allows prompt care for the client with potential cardiac issues while ensuring that the first client continues to receive care.