ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about reading a client's ECG tracing. The nurse should include in the teaching that the P wave represents which of the following cardiac electrical activities?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The P wave represents atrial depolarization, which is the electrical activity that triggers the contraction of the atria.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ST-segment elevation is a hallmark finding of an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI), indicating myocardial injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) for a client who has a history of coronary heart disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Cleaning skin, ensuring no movement, inspecting electrodes, and instructing normal breathing ensure accurate ECG results. Analgesics and NPO status are unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing teaching about food choices with a client who has recently begun taking warfarin. The nurse should instruct the client to limit consumption of which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kale is high in vitamin K, which can counteract the effects of warfarin, reducing its effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blurred vision can indicate digoxin toxicity, requiring the medication to be withheld and the provider notified.