ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following priority actions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure assesses cardiovascular status, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Which new-onset assessment finding should a nurse expect in a client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism due to impaired oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the apical pulse first assesses for bradycardia, a sign of potential digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a lecture about cancer prevention strategies for clients seeking to engage in health promotion. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for the development of laryngeal cancer? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Chewing tobacco, secondhand smoke, and occupational chemical exposure (e.g., painting) are risk factors for laryngeal cancer.