ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which of the the following patients should the nurse evaluate first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain radiating to the jaw in a patient with CAD suggests a possible heart attack, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate evaluation. The other conditions, while serious, are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgical repair of a femur fracture and has a prescription for lorazepam preoperatively. Which of the following statements made by the client should indicate to the nurse that the medication has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling sleepy indicates lorazepam's effectiveness in reducing preoperative anxiety. Dry mouth, numbness, and decreased appetite are not direct indicators.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a presentation on health promotion activities for clients who have hypertension. Which of the following should the nurse utilize as a resource for this information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for hypertension management, including health promotion activities.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking furosemide and notes the client's potassium level is 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following physiological responses should the nurse expect related to the client's hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypokalemia can disrupt the heart's electrical activity, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypoglycemia, hyperreflexia, and increased appetite are not typically associated with low potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pitting edema is a classic finding in venous insufficiency due to fluid accumulation from impaired venous return.