ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the common link between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are inflammatory bowel diseases characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atenolol is a beta-blocker that can slow the heart rate, leading to bradycardia, which requires monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. The nurse should use the results of which of the following diagnostic tests to monitor the effect of this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin affects the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, and PT is the primary diagnostic test used to monitor its therapeutic effect. It measures the time it takes for blood to clot.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low calcium level (hypocalcemia) can cause tetany due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Right-sided heart failure causes systemic venous congestion, leading to peripheral edema.