ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for aortic stenosis. What statement by the client during the nurse's interview is most suggestive of this valvular disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea on exertion is a classic symptom of aortic stenosis due to the narrowed valve obstructing blood flow, reducing cardiac output during activity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweetened iced tea, often containing high-fructose corn syrup, can increase uric acid levels, potentially triggering gout attacks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client diagnosed with chronic renal disease. The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the client selects which of the following dietary choices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrots, green leafy vegetables, and a pear are low in potassium and phosphorus, suitable for chronic renal disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the EKG strip of a client who has End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and has missed hemodialysis. Which of the following abnormalities on the client's EKG should the nurse interpret as a sign of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peaked T waves are a classic EKG sign of hyperkalemia due to altered cardiac repolarization.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is making a home visit to a client who takes a daily diuretic for heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rapid weight gain of 3 pounds in 24 hours suggests fluid overload, requiring urgent reporting.