ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
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 1 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.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following observations should the nurse report to the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Facial edema post-bronchoscopy suggests an allergic reaction or complication, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
After reviewing the medical data, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Without specific data, seizure precautions are inferred as a priority action, possibly due to neurological risk suggested by context.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alendronate requires sitting upright for 30-60 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation, a standard instruction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should actively monitor the patient for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Total parenteral nutrition increases serum glucose risk, requiring monitoring for hyperglycemia.