ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the Mediterranean diet with a client who is at risk for hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Mediterranean diet recommends red meat less than twice weekly, ideally once or less, to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Question 2 of 5
A 46-year-old African-American man is in an outpatient clinic for a physical examination. His BP is 126/84 mm Hg. his BMI is 24, and he reports no previous medical problems. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's BP (126/84 mm Hg) is elevated, and African-Americans have a higher hypertension risk. Educating on risk reduction (diet, exercise) is proactive and appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and is taking propranolol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can cause orthostatic hypotension; sitting before standing prevents falls, showing correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the client? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Prescribed dose (0.25 mg) divided by available dose (0.125 mg) equals 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes the patient's lower legs are brown and discolored and their feet are cold and slightly blue in color when in the dependent position. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discoloration and cold, blue feet suggest poor circulation. Checking pulses assesses arterial flow and guides further intervention.