ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing instructions with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with angiography. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed rest for 4-6 hours post-catheterization prevents bleeding at the insertion site, making this a correct instruction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult female client who has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure ensures lisinopril efficacy. A persistent dry cough is a common side effect requiring reporting. Cholesterol monitoring is not routine for lisinopril, and excessive potassium intake should be avoided due to hyperkalemia risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and recently developed drooping facial features. When contacting the provider, which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the background component of the SBAR communication tool?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The background component of SBAR provides relevant medical history. The client's history of hypertension is pertinent to the current situation and should be included in the background. The other options belong to different SBAR components: A (recommendation), B (assessment), and C (situation).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing instructions with a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization with angiography. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bed rest for 4-6 hours post-catheterization prevents bleeding at the insertion site, making this a correct instruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports dyspnea and fatigue. The chart listed a past medical history of hypertension, tachycardia, and hypercholesteremia. The patient is on two blood pressure medications and a cholesterol medication. The nurse's assessment finding include tachycardia and edema. The patient reports not taking their medications on a regular basis. Which of the following disorders should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea, fatigue, tachycardia, edema, and medication noncompliance in a client with hypertension and hypercholesteremia strongly suggest heart failure.