ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis has pitting edema in both feet, and has had 300 mL of urine output in the last 24 hours. The nurse should monitor this client for which complication associated with this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid retention in acute glomerulonephritis can lead to hypertension due to increased blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 units by IV bolus. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.2
Rationale: Volume to administer = 2,000 units / 5,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate to implement for a client who experiencing weight loss due to nausea caused by chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Small, frequent meals can help manage nausea and ensure consistent calorie intake.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an eye clinic is obtaining a health history from a client who is being evaluated for suspected cataracts. The nurse understands that which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of high doses of aspirin or other NSAIDs has been associated with cataract formation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with asthma is exposed to a trigger and has an asthma attack within 30 minutes of the exposure. The client uses their albuterol inhaler as prescribed and experiences relief of symptoms. Six hours later, the client's asthma symptoms return. Which of the following is true about the late-phase response of asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The late-phase response involves additional inflammatory cells causing prolonged airway inflammation.