ATI RN
Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A healthcare professional is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the healthcare professional anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Heparin. Heparin is a common anticoagulant used to prevent further clotting in patients with pulmonary embolism. It works by inhibiting blood clot formation. Furosemide (A) is a diuretic used for conditions like heart failure and edema, not for pulmonary embolism. Dexamethasone (B) is a corticosteroid used for inflammation and immune suppression, not for pulmonary embolism. Atropine (D) is used to treat bradycardia and not indicated for pulmonary embolism. Administering heparin is crucial to prevent worsening of the pulmonary embolism and potential life-threatening complications.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse assigned the care of a client with acute renal failure and hypernatremia to you, a newly graduated RN. Which actions can you delegate to the nursing assistant? (Choose all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client with respiratory failure is receiving mechanical ventilation and continues to produce ABG results indicating respiratory acidosis. Which action should you expect to correct this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Miss Clement plans to increase her running program to 30 miles a week. Which fluid would be most desirable to avoid dehydration?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Tom complains of hunger and lack of energy midmorning. What suggestion would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.