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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with acute kidney injury has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and is experiencing difficulty remembering information. Which interventions should the nurse implement when communicating with this client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Using non-technical language, giving simple instructions, and including the family in care discussions help ensure the client understands and retains information, especially with cognitive difficulties due to elevated BUN.
Question 2 of 5
A client received atropine intraoperatively for symptomatic sinus bradycardia during a cardiac catheterization. In the immediate postoperative period, the nurse monitors the client for which effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic, can cause urinary retention by relaxing bladder smooth muscles, inhibiting voiding.
Question 3 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in heart failure. Monitoring BNP levels helps assess the severity of heart failure and the effectiveness of treatment.
Question 4 of 5
While assessing an older adult client, the nurse notes that the client has old and new ecchymotic areas on the extremities and buttocks upon admission. The client states to the nurse in confidence that the family members frequently hit him. Which therapeutic statement should the nurse communicate in response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting the abuse is a legal and ethical responsibility for healthcare providers. Ensuring the client's safety and providing necessary interventions to stop the abuse is paramount.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.