ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about reading a client's ECG tracing. The nurse should include in the teaching that the P wave represents which of the following cardiac electrical activities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The P wave represents atrial depolarization, which is the electrical activity that triggers the contraction of the atria.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about warfarin with a client who has a new onset of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin reduces stroke risk in atrial fibrillation by preventing clot formation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has heart failure and is taking bumetanide for diuresis. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Potassium 2.3 mEq/L indicates severe hypokalemia, which can cause dangerous arrhythmias, especially in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol, a Beta Blocker. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers like atenolol, as they slow the heart rate.