ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a cardiac care unit is caring for a client with acute right-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated CVP is a finding of right-sided heart failure, reflecting increased pressure in the systemic venous system.
Question 2 of 5
A community health nurse is providing a community education program about disaster preparedness. Which of the following should the nurse recommend that clients include in their family's disaster readiness supply kit or "go bag"?
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Correct items include insurance cards for medical access, a whistle for signaling, bleach for disinfection, and pencil/paper for communication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a staff education session regarding biological weapons of mass destruction. Which of the following should he plan to include in the session?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Correct choices include smallpox, botulism, and anthrax, which are biological agents. Hydrogen cyanide and sarin are chemical weapons.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of angina pectoris. Which of the following information should the nurse include about anginal pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exertion and anxiety can trigger anginal pain due to increased myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WBC 1,700/mm³ indicates leukopenia, increasing infection risk, and should be reported.