ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has been recently diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? [Select all that apply.]
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale:
A) Unilateral facial drooping is a hallmark of Bell's palsy.
D) Difficulty swallowing can occur due to facial muscle weakness. E) Inability to close the eye results from facial nerve paralysis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Which of the following signs and symptoms is MOST important for the nurse to assess for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: As ALS progresses, respiratory muscles weaken, leading to respiratory failure, a life-threatening condition requiring interventions like mechanical ventilation. This makes assessing for difficulty breathing the most critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/L) from furosemide can cause arrhythmias, requiring immediate reporting for potassium supplementation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with asthma that has been prescribed inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after beclomethasone use prevents oral thrush, a common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 5 of 5
A client in the emergency room begins to experience an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which medication will be used as initial treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albuterol, a short-acting beta-2 agonist, provides rapid bronchodilation, making it the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks.