ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult female client who has been prescribed lisinopril. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Lisinopril requires regular blood pressure monitoring (
C), immediate notification of pregnancy due to fetal risks (
D), and reporting a persistent dry cough, a common side effect (E). Cholesterol monitoring (
A) is unnecessary, and excessive potassium (
B) can cause hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lisinopril can cause hyperkalemia, so potassium levels should be monitored to prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about documenting blood pressure. The nurse should include to document which of the following information? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Documenting response to interventions (
A), frequency (
B), interventions (
C), site (
D), and position (E) ensures comprehensive blood pressure records.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute kidney injury. The client's ABGS are: PH:7.26, PaCO2: 30 mm Hg, HCO3: 14 mEq/L. Which of the following acid-imbalances should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pH of 7.26 and low bicarbonate (14 mEq/L) indicate metabolic acidosis, common in acute kidney injury due to impaired acid excretion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of hypertension and is receiving hydralazine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headache may indicate an adverse effect of hydralazine, such as vasodilation-related issues, and should be reported. Other findings are relatively normal.