ATI LPN
ATI LPN Level 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding diet to a client who has had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following diet choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked turkey and salad: This is a healthy choice, as baked turkey is low in fat, and a salad provides nutrients without excessive fat or cholesterol, supporting heart health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following vascular surgery. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse that the client has developed a thrombus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dull, aching calf pain is a key symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and should prompt further investigation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about following a low-cholesterol diet after coronary artery bypass grafting. Which of the following food choices reflects the client's understanding of these dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beans are high in fiber and low in fat and cholesterol. They are an excellent choice for a low-cholesterol diet.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring a client for knee-high antiembolic stockings to help prevent venous stasis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Measure from the client's heel to the popliteal space. For knee-high stockings, measuring from the heel to the popliteal space (behind the knee) ensures the stockings fit properly without cutting off circulation or causing discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who was admitted to the telemetry unit after he experienced chest pain, dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of the following ECG findings is a manifestation of acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ST segment is above the isoelectric line. ST-segment elevation is a hallmark sign of an acute myocardial infarction (STEMI). It reflects injury to the heart muscle.