ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with Raynaud's disease is experiencing severe pain and spasms in the fingers and toes of their hands. What advice should the nurse include in the discharge instructions for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raynaud's disease is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities, including the fingers and toes, in response to cold temperatures or stress. Wearing heavy-duty gloves during cold exposures can help to keep the hands warm and reduce the risk of a Raynaud's attack.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is prescribed metronidazole orally. What statement should be included in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metronidazole may cause an unusual metallic taste in the mouth. This is a common side effect of the medication and is usually temporary.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has returned to the unit following a peripheral artery angiogram with a stent insertion. Four hours post-procedure, the nurse can no longer palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse and the foot is cold and dusky. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is the correct immediate action. The symptoms suggest a possible occlusion of the stent, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who had an above-the-knee amputation (AKA) five days ago. The nurse notices a new foul odor coming from the incision, which is erythematous, tender, and warm to the touch. What is the priority nursing action in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting the finding to the care provider is the priority nursing action. The symptoms described suggest a possible infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an aminoglycoside antibiotic to a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining a serum trough level is the priority nursing action. Trough levels are drawn just before the next dose of the drug is due and are used to assess whether the dosage is safe.