ATI RN
ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure of 130/82 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A) Within expected range: Incorrect, normal is <120/80 mm H
B) Elevated: Correct, systolic 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic <80 mm H
C) Stage 2 hypertension: Incorrect, requires systolic ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic ≥90 mm H
D) Stage 1 hypertension: Incorrect, requires systolic 130-139 mm Hg and diastolic 80-89 mm Hg.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating the patient about the diagnosis of hypertension. Which statement made by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A) Correct, hypertension diagnosis requires elevated BP on ≥2 occasions.
B) Incorrect, low BP doesn't diagnose hypertension.
C) Incorrect, only 2 occasions needed, not >3.
D) Incorrect, single reading insufficient for diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives a new client from the emergency department with an order for propranolol (Inderal). Upon looking at the client's history. which diagnosis would make the nurse clarify this order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) Tachycardia: Appropriate for propranolol.
B) Kidney failure: Not contraindicated, metabolized by liver.
C) Hypertension: Appropriate us
D) Asthma: Correct, beta-blockers can exacerbate asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily to a client. Available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2.5 mL
Rationale: Desired dose (25 mg) ÷ Available dose (50 mg/5 mL) = 2.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing the medical reconciliation on an elderly client taking several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places this client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale:
A) Furosemide: Correct, causes volume depletion.
B) Simvastatin: No effect on BP.
C) Losartan: Correct, causes vasodilation.
D) Nifedipine: Correct, causes vasodilation. E) Clopidogrel: No effect on BP.