ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cardiac Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who has heart failure and is taking bumetanide. For which of the following results should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L is critically low, and bumetanide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, which may lead to dangerous cardiac dysrhythmias, necessitating immediate notification.
Question 2 of 5
Following admission, a client with a vascular occlusion of the right lower extremity calls the nurse and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slipper socks provide warmth without risking burns or further vascular compromise, which could occur with heating pads or rubbing in a client with vascular occlusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced severe head trauma. The client's partner asks the nurse why they are concerned about the mean arterial pressure (MAP). The nurse should explain that MAP determines which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MAP is critical for maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure, ensuring adequate blood flow to the brain, especially in cases of head trauma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypertension and a prescription for propranolol. A history of which of the following conditions should be reported to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Propranolol can worsen heart failure by reducing myocardial contractility, making it a critical condition to report for clients prescribed this medication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office is collecting data from a client who reports taking pseudoephedrine for sinus problems. The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions from the client's history places the client at risk for harm while taking pseudoephedrine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pseudoephedrine can increase blood pressure, posing a risk for clients with hypertension, who should use it with caution.