ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect requiring monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with hematemesis. The nurse should anticipate which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitors reduce gastric acid production, aiding in ulcer healing and stopping bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. The client has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in the surgical site. Which of the following assessment findings indicates the JP drain is functioning correctly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A half-full, expanded bulb reservoir with serosanguinous fluid indicates the JP drain is functioning to remove excess fluid from the surgical site.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing student preparing for his first clinical rotation must receive a hepatitis B vaccination series prior to attending clinicals. The nursing student understands that this is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hepatitis B vaccination is primary prevention, aimed at preventing the disease.
Question 5 of 5
The patient is admitted with upper GI bleeding following an episode of forceful vomiting due to excessive alcohol intake. The nurse suspects a Mallory-Weiss tear. Which of the following is true of a Mallory-Weiss tear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Mallory-Weiss tear is a laceration in the mucosal lining at the gastroesophageal junction, typically caused by severe vomiting or retching.