ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with chronic stable angina caused by plaques in the coronary arteries. The client receives a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to use as needed when angina occurs. Which additional medication does the nurse anticipate would be prescribed for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atorvastatin lowers cholesterol, preventing progression of atherosclerosis causing angina.
Question 2 of 5
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiofrequency catheter ablation uses electrical energy to ablate areas causing abnormal electrical signals.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client is being evaluated in the emergency department after reporting chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse notes that the client is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia and shortness of breath suggest a possible thromboembolic event, which is life-threatening and requires immediate action.
Question 5 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive urine ketones are expected in DKA due to fat breakdown and ketone production.