ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; bananas are high in potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing tachypnea and dyspnea. The nurse should plan to implement which of the following interventions to reduce bronchiolar collapse and air-trapping?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing creates back pressure to prevent bronchiolar collapse and reduce air-trapping.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long-term prednisone use can contribute to joint issues and osteoarthritis risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has Guillain-Barre syndrome. The client complains of an inability to move both legs and reports a tingling sensation above the waistline. Which is the most important piece of equipment for the nurse to keep at this client's bedside?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guillain-Barre syndrome can progress rapidly, leading to respiratory muscle weakness, necessitating an intubation tray for potential mechanical ventilation.
Question 5 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.