ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an eye clinic is obtaining a health history from a client who is being evaluated for suspected cataracts. The nurse understands that which of the following medications is associated with an increased risk of developing cataracts?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term use of high doses of aspirin or other NSAIDs has been associated with cataract formation.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The nurse notes that the urine output has slowed significantly, and the urine is bright red. Which is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bright red urine and slowed output may indicate a clot or obstruction, requiring immediate notification of the surgeon.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute heart failure exacerbation. Which of the following medications are commonly prescribed to manage heart failure? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Furosemide is a loop diuretic commonly used to manage heart failure by reducing fluid overload. Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside that can improve cardiac output and control heart rate in heart failure patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has shortness of breath and a chronic cough. The client has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for the last 20 years. Which finding on the client's chest x-ray would be consistent with a diagnosis of advanced COPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperinflation is a hallmark of advanced COPD due to air trapping.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 units by IV bolus. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.2
Rationale: Volume to administer = 2,000 units / 5,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL.