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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is at the end of life and is unresponsive. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Talking to an unresponsive client provides comfort and reassurance, as hearing may persist. Limiting visitors, avoiding touch, or whispering is not recommended.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation about caring for clients who are receiving diuretic therapy. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can put clients at risk for hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, increases the risk of hyperkalemia by promoting potassium retention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service about evidence-based practice (EBP). Which of the following information should the nurse include about peer-reviewed sources of information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peer-reviewed articles undergo rigorous review by experts, ensuring high-quality evidence. Open access articles are free, editorial opinions lack rigor, and peer-reviewed articles are scholarly.