ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it may cause bronchoconstriction, exacerbating respiratory difficulties.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by a cyclic pattern of increasing and decreasing tidal volumes followed by periods of apnea, fitting the description provided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oliguric phase is defined by a urine output of less than 400 mL per 24 hours due to decreased kidney function.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube drainage system in place. Which of the following findings by the nurse indicates a need for intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous emphysema indicates air in the subcutaneous tissue, a serious complication requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shivering is a natural response to cooling from the hypothermia blanket and may need to be controlled with medications.