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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A female client undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer is distressed about hair loss. The most effective intervention by the nurse would be to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing resources for wigs and head coverings offers practical solutions to cope with hair loss, addressing the client's distress.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a myasthenic crisis. The nurse should anticipate which potential precipitating factors for this event?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking too little of the prescribed medication is the primary precipitating factor for a myasthenic crisis. Inadequate levels of medication lead to insufficient acetylcholine at neuromuscular junctions, causing severe muscle weakness and potentially life-threatening respiratory failure.
Question 3 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in heart failure, helping to assess the severity and treatment effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A client received atropine intraoperatively for symptomatic sinus bradycardia during a cardiac catheterization. In the immediate postoperative period, the nurse monitors the client for which effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic, can cause urinary retention by relaxing bladder smooth muscles, inhibiting voiding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client whose wife passed away a month ago with cardiac issues and is currently being treated for similar cardiac issues. He is tearful and states, 'How could you possibly understand what I am going through?' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response acknowledges the client's feelings and validates their experience, encouraging further expression of emotions in an empathetic manner.