ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse identifies that the environment is important when caring for a client with hypomanic episodes. What should the nurse do when caring for clients with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a calm atmosphere by placing the client in a private room reduces overstimulation, which is critical for managing hypomanic episodes. Shared spaces or bright environments may exacerbate symptoms like irritability and impulsivity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity of histrionic personality disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common comorbidity with histrionic personality disorder due to the anxiety often linked to fears of rejection or not being the center of attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. Which of the following information should the nurse recognize prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant, and monitoring for hemorrhage is critical due to the risk of bleeding. The antidote is Vitamin K, not protamine, and aPTT is used for heparin, not warfarin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low sodium diet is not advised as it can increase lithium retention, leading to toxicity. Clients should maintain consistent sodium intake to stabilize lithium levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal to reduce seizure risk and manage symptoms like delirium tremens.