ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has valvular dysfunction. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Heart murmur, chest pain, and palpitations are common in valvular dysfunction due to turbulent blood flow, increased cardiac workload, and arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering vasopressin in SIADH worsens hyponatremia by enhancing water retention, making it an inappropriate medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Colchicine and indomethacin are first-line treatments for pericarditis, reducing inflammation and preventing recurrence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. The client reports following the recommended diet and exercising four times per week. Which of the following findings indicates that the client's beta cells are restoring normal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 140 mg/dL, while still elevated, suggests some improvement in beta cell function if previously higher, indicating partial restoration of insulin production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client with hypokalemia. Which condition should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac arrhythmias are a significant concern in clients with hypokalemia. Potassium is crucial for proper cardiac function, and low levels can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, making this the priority condition to monitor.