ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a provider's office receives a phone call from a client who reports nausea and unrelieved chest pain after taking a nitroglycerin tablet 5 min ago. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Persistent chest pain after nitroglycerin may indicate a myocardial infarction, requiring immediate emergency care by calling 911.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has recently started taking simvastatin (Zocor) reports several symptoms to the nurse. Which assessment finding is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Generalized muscle aches may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious side effect of simvastatin that can lead to kidney damage, requiring immediate communication to the provider.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking 3 blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a hallmark symptom of peripheral arterial disease, characterized by leg pain and cramping during activity that is relieved by rest due to reduced blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled for a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) the following day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about the test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sedation is used during a transesophageal echocardiogram to help patients tolerate the procedure, which involves passing a probe down the esophagus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1-L bag at a rate of 125 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 8 hours
Rationale:
Total volume (1000 mL) divided by infusion rate (125 mL/hr) equals 8 hours.