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 enalapril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Enalapril can cause a persistent cough (
B) and orthostatic hypotension, so avoiding sudden position changes (
C) is advised. Vitamin K and grapefruit juice are not relevant.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and recently developed drooping facial features. When contacting the provider, which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the background component of the SBAR communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The background component includes the client's medical history, such as hypertension, relevant to the current issue.
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 collecting data from a client who has pneumonia and is experiencing acute respiratory acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness is a key manifestation of acute respiratory acidosis due to hypercapnia's effect on the central nervous system.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incision site erythema may indicate infection, a serious postoperative complication requiring prompt reporting. Other findings are within normal limits.