ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient admitted for a lower respiratory infection. On admission, the patient's vital signs were blood pressure (BP) 140/80 mm Hg. apical pulse (AP) 112 beats/minute, respirations (R) 32 breaths/minute, and pain level of 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. After assisting the patient to bed and applying the prescribed oxygen, which finding helps the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A decrease in the respiratory rate from 32 breaths/minute to 20 breaths/minute indicates improved respiratory status and effectiveness of nursing care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen, are known to increase the risk of peptic ulcer formation by disrupting the protective mucosal barrier of the stomach and duodenum.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer liquid famotidine 20 mg PO every 6 hr for GERD. Available is famotidine 40 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Volume = Desired dose / Available concentration per ml. Available concentration = 40 mg / 5 ml = 8 mg/ml. Desired dose = 20 mg. Volume = 20 mg / 8 mg/ml = 2.5 ml.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows a patient with type 1 diabetes needs more education when the patient makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is typically administered via injections or an insulin pump, not in pill form.
Question 5 of 5
The patient with emphysema comes to the emergency department with difficulty breathing. What finding should the nurse anticipate during data collection? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: A. Diminished breath sounds due to decreased air movement. C. Use of accessory muscles to assist breathing. E. Barrel-shaped chest from hyperinflation.