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ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale:
A) Family history: Non-modifiable risk factor; cannot change genetics.
B) High blood pressure: Modifiable through lifestyle and medication, reducing atherosclerosis risk.
C) Obesity: Modifiable via diet and exercise, improving cardiovascular health.
D) Age: Non-modifiable, risk increases with agE) Lack of physical activity: Modifiable, regular exercise reduces risk. F) Gender: Non-modifiable, influences risk differently. G) Smoking: Modifiable, quitting significantly lowers risk.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A) Intermittent claudication: Related to arterial insufficiency, not venous.
B) Decreased pedal pulses: Suggests arterial disease, not typical in venous insufficiency.
C) Bronze/brown discoloration: Correct, due to hemosiderin deposition from venous stasis.
D) Cool skin temperature: Typical of arterial insufficiency, not venous. E) Full screen mode: Irrelevant to clinical findings.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking a few blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A) Intermittent claudication: Correct, classic PAD symptom, pain with activity relieved by rest.
B) Neuropathy: Presents with tingling/numbness, not activity-related pain.
C) Deep vein thrombosis: Causes swelling/tenderness, not relieved by rest.
D) Venous insufficiency: Involves swelling/skin changes, not activity-related pain.
Question 5 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.