ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks about maintaining taste and smell. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding smoking and strong odors preserves taste and smell by protecting sensory receptors. Brushing teeth and dental visits support oral health, and salt use affects diet, not sensory preservation directly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed pediatric client who reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rubbing. The nurse should anticipate which drug to be administered to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nystatin treats oral thrush (candidiasis), indicated by white plaques in immunosuppressed patients. Acyclovir is antiviral, metronidazole and amoxicillin are antibiotics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NSAID use inhibits prostaglandins protecting the stomach lining, increasing peptic ulcer risk. Moderate alcohol and bulimia may contribute but are less significant, and green tea is generally beneficial.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue results from reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typical, and diarrhea is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for the diuretic furosemide. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, risking hypokalemia, which can lead to muscle weakness and arrhythmias. It lowers blood pressure, reduces fluid volume, and doesn't affect glucose.