ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving heparin sodium 1000 units per hour via an infusion and warfarin sodium 2.5 mg PO for thrombophlebitis in the left leg. The nurse educates the client that heparin and warfarin are prescribed together because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin acts quickly to prevent further clotting, while warfarin takes several days to become effective. Thus, heparin is used to provide immediate anticoagulation until warfarin becomes effective.
Question 2 of 5
The client newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes is to be discharged in the morning and has received no instruction on diabetes. What should be the nurse's teaching priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administration of insulin is the immediate priority for a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the following four clients on the nursing unit. Which client is at the highest risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients who have undergone major open abdominal surgery are at the highest risk for the development of DVT due to the surgery itself and postoperative immobility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse receives an order to administer cefazolin to a client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. The nurse withholds the medication and notifies the health care provider because the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A prior anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is a contraindication for administering cefazolin. Cefazolin is a cephalosporin, and there is a risk of cross-reactivity and potential allergic reaction in clients who have a history of severe penicillin allergy.