ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
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Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comparing BP to preoperative baseline assesses significance of 94/56 mm Hg post-surgery.
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Provider’s Prescriptions
Laboratory Results
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for cefazolin. The client is also taking the following medications:
Lisinopril 20 mg PO daily
Furosemide 40 mg PO twice daily
Allopurinol 200 mg PO three times daily
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to the administration of cefazolin? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Allergy history is a contraindication to cefazolin (a cephalosporin) due to potential anaphylaxis. Furosemide may interact, increasing nephrotoxicity risk.
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Diagnostic Results at 0700hrs
Vital Signs at 0700hrs
Nurse’s Notes at 0700hrs
Fasting blood glucose: 90 mg/dL (Normal range: 74 to 106 mg/dL)
Sodium: 142 mEq/L (Normal range: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Total calcium: 10.1 mg/dL (Normal range: 9.0 to 10.5 mg/dL)
Magnesium: 1.9 mEq/L (Normal range: 1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L)
Phosphate: 4.1 mg/dL (Normal range: 3 to 4.5 mg/dL)
Hematocrit (Hct): 42% (Normal range: 42% to 52%)
Question 3 of 5
After reviewing the client's electronic medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to take? Select the 3 actions the nurse should recommend.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Chest pain and anxiety suggest a cardiac event. Oxygen improves oxygenation, frequent vital signs monitor stability, and high-Fowler's position reduces cardiac workload.
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Question 4 of 5
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals improve nutrition in HIV patients with reduced appetite.
Question 5 of 5
What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scheduled voiding is a key component of bladder training to manage incontinence.