ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with asthma is exposed to a trigger and has an asthma attack within 30 minutes of the exposure. The client uses their albuterol inhaler as prescribed and experiences relief of symptoms. Six hours later, the client's asthma symptoms return. Which of the following is true about the late-phase response of asthma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The late-phase response involves additional inflammatory cells causing prolonged airway inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 4.5. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 4.5 is too high, indicating increased bleeding risk; vitamin K can help reverse warfarin's effects.
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
The nurse is collecting a stool specimen from a client. What stool characteristic indicates to the nurse that the client may have an upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black, tarry stool indicates digested blood from an upper GI bleed.
Question 5 of 5
A client who is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer is experiencing myelosuppression as a side effect of the treatment. Which of the following is a manifestation directly related to myelosuppression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever and chills result from reduced white blood cells due to myelosuppression.