ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is researching data about best practice for reducing medication errors on a surgical unit. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice (EBP) is the nurse taking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Researching data involves searching for credible sources, a key step in EBP to gather evidence for practice improvement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of dopamine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg indicates hypertension, a potential adverse effect of dopamine, and should be reported.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving warfarin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An INR of 5.2 indicates excessive anticoagulation, increasing bleeding risk, and should be reported. Other findings are within normal limits.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diltiazem. The nurse measures the client's vital signs and notes that the client's apical heart rate is 49/min. The nurse should prepare to administer which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heart rate of 49/min indicates bradycardia, and atropine is used to increase heart rate, unlike verapamil, digoxin, or carvedilol, which can lower it.
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.