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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with chest pain who suddenly becomes unresponsive. The client is pulseless, and apneic. The code team places the client on the monitor which indicates ventricular fibrillation, what is the next priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Defibrillation is the immediate treatment for ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT) to restore a perfusing rhythm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea is a risk factor for the development of hypertension due to increased sympathetic activity and intermittent hypoxia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse is preparing medications for the client and recognizes that which medication will dilate the client's coronary blood vessels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that dilates coronary blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the myocardium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who takes furosemide 20mg daily at home and is receiving 40mg of furosemide IV daily in the hospital. The nurse is aware that this patient is at risk for what electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a decreased level of potassium in the blood and is a major adverse effect of furosemide use due to increased potassium excretion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 12-lead ECG is priority to assess for cardiac changes such as peaked T waves, which can indicate hyperkalemia-related arrhythmias.