ATI RN
ATI nur330 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation and cardiovascular event risk in MI patients. Its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties are not the primary reasons for its use in this context.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a community education course about the physical complications related to substance use disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the primary cause of liver cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chronic alcohol use is the most common cause of liver cirrhosis due to liver cell damage and fibrosis. Cocaine, inhalants, and caffeine are not primary causes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency room is caring for a client who presents with manifestations that indicate a myocardial infarction. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen therapy optimizes oxygen delivery to ischemic myocardial tissue, critical in the acute phase of MI. IV insertion, ECG, and blood samples are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a traumatic fall. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A non-contrast CT scan is critical to assess for internal injuries like brain hemorrhage after a traumatic fall. History, catheter insertion, and pain management are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 week postoperative, following a living donor kidney transplant. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing a transplant rejection of their new kidney?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension indicates compromised kidney function, a sign of transplant rejection. Normal sodium, urinary output, and creatinine levels do not suggest rejection.