ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client to identify risk factors for disease. Which of the following findings is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A large waist size (abdominal obesity) is a significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome, which includes a cluster of conditions such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse withdraws morphine 2 mg from a 4-mg/mL vial to inject IM for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take for wasting the excess medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having a second nurse witness the disposal of the excess medication ensures proper documentation and accountability for controlled substances.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a nurse auscultating a client's bowel sounds. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Palpating the abdomen prior to auscultation can alter bowel sounds, making it important to auscultate before palpation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a marker of inflammation and is used to monitor the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments Priscila therapy in clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young female adult client who reports weakness, fatigue, and heavy menstrual periods. The client has a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a hematocrit level of 28 g/dL. The nurse suspect which of the following types of anemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Iron-deficiency anemia commonly presents with weakness, fatigue, and heavy menstrual bleeding due to inadequate iron for red blood cell production.