ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure reading of 124/74 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories or stages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A systolic BP of 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic <80 mm Hg is classified as elevated or prehypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with care of a client who has a prescription for 3.000 mL of intravenous fluids over the next 24 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 125 mL/hr
Rationale:
Total volume (3000 mL) divided by time (24 hours) equals 125 mL/hr, ensuring accurate fluid administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client 2 hr postoperative following a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking distal pulses ensures adequate circulation and detects complications like arterial occlusion post-catheterization.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.