ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 300 Day Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with a suspected ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) involving the inferior wall. The nurse anticipates that this client will be immediately scheduled for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The goal of treatment is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal in STEMI is to restore blood flow to the heart muscle via PCI to minimize myocardial damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High-protein meals can interfere with levodopa absorption, so the medication should be taken on an empty stomach or with low-protein meals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease who is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. What should be included in client teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common side effect of carbidopa/levodopa. Educating the client to change positions slowly helps prevent dizziness or falls, which is critical for safety.
Question 4 of 5
To achieve the outcome of effective ventilation, which nursing intervention should be included in the plan of care for a client on a ventilator?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning as needed clears airway secretions, ensuring effective ventilation in ventilated clients.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) result for a client currently on a 100% non-rebreather mask. The nurse is able to interpret which of the following results as hypoxemic respiratory failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PaO2 of 44 mmHg and O2 saturation of 76% despite 100% oxygen indicate hypoxemic respiratory failure, characterized by severe hypoxemia.