ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client. The client's ABGs are: PH: 7.6, PaCO2: 40 mm Hg, HCO3,: 32 mEq/L. Which of the following acid base conditions should the nurse identify the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high pH (7.6) and high bicarbonate (32 mEq/L) indicate metabolic alkalosis, with normal PaCO2 ruling out respiratory causes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To administer 650 mg using 325 mg tablets, divide 650 by 325, which equals 2 tablets.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoprolol can cause orthostatic hypotension, so avoiding sudden position changes prevents dizziness or falls. Other instructions are incorrect.
Question 5 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.