ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for simvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simvastatin can cause myopathy, so clients should monitor for muscle pain. Grapefruit juice increases drug levels, potassium is unrelated, and evening dosing is preferred.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is discussing evidence-based practice (EBP) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing the hierarchy of evidence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level I evidence, including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and randomized controlled trials, is the highest level of evidence for EBP. Qualitative studies, textbook evidence, and meta-analyses are not correctly categorized as described in the other options.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has a suspected myocardial infarction. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to administer first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is administered first for suspected myocardial infarction to inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce clot formation, minimizing heart damage.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for isosorbide mononitrate to treat chronic angina. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache is a common adverse effect of isosorbide mononitrate due to vasodilation. Weight gain, bradycardia, and hyperglycemia are not typical.