ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the ABG values of a client who has chronic bronchitis and reports dyspnea with minimal exertion. Which of the following acid- base imbalances should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic bronchitis causes carbon dioxide retention, leading to respiratory acidosis, especially with symptoms like dyspnea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering pyridostigmine to treat myasthenia gravis. Which of the following information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recent oral intake is critical for pyridostigmine to optimize absorption and minimize gastrointestinal side effects. Other issues are less immediate but should be monitored.
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 reinforcing teaching with a client about how to prevent the onset of manifestations of Raynaud's phenomenon. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping the house at a cool temperature can trigger Raynaud's symptoms; a warm environment is recommended, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and recently developed drooping facial features. When contacting the provider, which of the following statements should the nurse include as part of the background component of the SBAR communication tool?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The background component includes the client's medical history, such as hypertension, relevant to the current issue.