ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who uses a nitroglycerine patch to treat angina. The client now has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking sublingual nitroglycerin at the first sign of chest pain provides rapid relief. Swallowing, improper storage, or removing the patch are incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 650 mg using 325 mg tablets, divide 650 by 325, which equals 2 tablets.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class on ethical principles. The nurse should include that protecting a client's safety by not causing harm refers to which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the ethical principle of avoiding harm, prioritizing client safety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ibuprofen can increase bleeding risk with warfarin and should be avoided. Green leafy vegetables affect warfarin's efficacy, razors increase bleeding risk, and citrus fruits are not contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking furosemide and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can disrupt the heart's electrical activity, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypoglycemia, hyperreflexia, and increased appetite are not typically associated with low potassium levels.