ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is prescribed a thiazide diuretic. Which condition would be a contraindication for this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a contraindication as thiazides cause potassium loss, worsening the condition. Gout and hypernatremia may require monitoring, but hypercalciuria benefits from thiazides.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Immobility and oral contraceptives increase DVT risk by promoting clotting. Calcium, hypertension, and normal BMI are less significant.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed antibiotics while pending the results of their wound culture. The nurse understands this method of medication therapy is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Empiric therapy involves administering antibiotics based on clinical signs before culture results confirm the infection's cause, aiming to manage infections promptly. Supplemental therapy enhances primary treatment, and replacement therapy restores deficient substances, neither applicable here.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a young adult client about healthful sleep habits. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client needs further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Watching TV until falling asleep disrupts sleep cycles. Snacks/baths, consistent schedules, and avoiding naps promote healthy sleep.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client newly prescribed a progestin-only pill (POP) for contraceptive prevention. Which contraindication associated with POP should the nurse alert the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A BMI of 40 may reduce POP efficacy due to altered hormone metabolism, requiring provider consultation. Non-conception plans align with POP use, night sweats and ginger are not contraindications.