ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic symptom of digoxin toxicity, caused by its effects on the optic nerve.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 30 mg IM stat to a client who is having an allergic reaction. Available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 0.6 mL
Rationale: 30 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 0.6 mL. The nurse should administer 0.6 mL per dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right total hip arthroplasty. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client's right leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abduction prevents hip dislocation by keeping the leg away from the midline, maintaining joint stability post-arthroplasty.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking digoxin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the client is experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow vision (xanthopsia) is a classic symptom of digoxin toxicity, caused by its effects on the optic nerve.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for black, tarry stools is crucial as clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.