ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia as the result of a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. What discharge instruction should the nurse provide if this client is also prescribed aspirin 81 mg daily?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking aspirin with milk or food in the morning protects the stomach lining, reducing the risk of GI bleeding in a client with a history of GI bleed.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is about to administer the combination medication chlorthalidone and atenolol to a client diagnosed with chronic hypertension. Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Holding for low heart rate, teaching position changes, and monitoring fluid status address risks of bradycardia, orthostatic hypotension, and dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse obtains the following arterial blood gas results on a client: pH 7.2, PaO2 88 mmHg, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3 19 mEq/L. Which acid-base imbalance is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low pH (7.2) and low bicarbonate (19 mEq/L) indicate metabolic acidosis, likely due to acid accumulation or base loss.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse instructs a client diagnosed with hypertension and coronary artery disease who has been given a new prescription for carvedilol 6.25 mg PO bid to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carvedilol can cause orthostatic hypotension, so slow position changes prevent dizziness or falls.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is discharged with a prescription for amlodipine. The client should be instructed to self-monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine commonly causes edema due to vasodilation, so monitoring for lower extremity swelling is essential.