ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is experiencing an Addisonian crisis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate an order for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride with 5% dextrose helps restore blood volume and correct electrolyte imbalances in Addisonian crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; bananas are high in potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. When creating the nutritional plan of care for the client, which of the following foods would be appropriate to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macaroni and cheese is soft and requires less chewing, suitable for myasthenia gravis patients with jaw muscle fatigue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right-sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the legs (peripheral edema) is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the systemic venous circulation.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with hematemesis. The nurse should anticipate which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitors reduce gastric acid production, aiding in ulcer healing and stopping bleeding.