ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 3 II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a nurse obtains an unusually low blood pressure measurement for a client whose blood pressure is generally elevated, she considers the possibility of a problem with her technique. Which of the following sources of error should she consider as a possible cause of the low reading?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the arm above heart level can falsely lower BP readings. The arm should be at heart level for accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has hypertension and is taking propranolol. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol can cause orthostatic hypotension; sitting before standing prevents falls, showing correct understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg PO to a client. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the client? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: Prescribed dose (0.25 mg) divided by available dose (0.125 mg) equals 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
When a nurse obtains an unusually low blood pressure measurement for a client whose blood pressure is generally elevated, she considers the possibility of a problem with her technique. Which of the following sources of error should she consider as a possible cause of the low reading?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the arm above heart level can falsely lower BP readings. The arm should be at heart level for accuracy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol (a betablocker) which also reduces the workload of the heart. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atenolol can cause bradycardia by slowing the heart rate, a key adverse effect to monitor.