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 which of the following ECG components represent the time it takes for ventricular depolarization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization, the electrical activity causing ventricular contraction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who will be taking warfarin (Coumadin) at home. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the risks while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an electric razor reduces bleeding risk, a key concern for clients on warfarin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse us collecting data from a client who has right sided heart faiulure. Which of the following should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatomegaly is a sign of right-sided heart failure due to systemic venous congestion affecting the liver.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about warfarin with a client who has a new onset of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin reduces stroke risk in atrial fibrillation by preventing clot formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled to have a permanent pacemaker implanted. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting arm movement prevents dislodgement of pacemaker leads.