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 losartan. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Losartan can increase potassium levels, so salt substitutes containing potassium should be avoided to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atorvastatin can cause myopathy, so clients should monitor for muscle pain. Grapefruit juice increases drug levels, potassium is unrelated, and timing is flexible but often evening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse explains that the client will wear antiembolism stockings after the procedure. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiembolism stockings improve circulation by applying pressure to the legs, preventing blood pooling and reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. They do not primarily protect skin, aid exercises, or provide warmth.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to an acute mental health unit following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance abuse, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating one-to-one observation ensures immediate safety after a suicide attempt, the highest priority.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at the end of life. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mottled skin is common at the end of life due to diminished circulation, unlike increased bowel sounds, hypertension, or moist mucous membranes.