ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty voiding is an anticholinergic adverse effect of benztropine, as it can cause urinary retention, which should be reported immediately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing stockings with elastic tops can restrict blood flow, which is not advisable for PVD, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a heart rate of 56/min. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 56/min indicates bradycardia, which can reduce cardiac output and lead to dizziness due to decreased cerebral perfusion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of clients about risk factors for pericarditis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent flu-like illness can increase the risk of viral infections, which are common causes of pericarditis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. The nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sandbag should be placed over the left groin area where the femoral artery was accessed to apply pressure and prevent bleeding.