ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for metoprolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A heart rate of 48/min indicates bradycardia, a common adverse effect of metoprolol (a beta-blocker).
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is monitoring a client who is receiving dopamine to treat hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication for increasing the client's dopamine dosage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BP of 90/50 mm Hg indicates persistent hypotension, suggesting the need for a higher dopamine dose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating an older adult client who expresses concern about the aging process. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for follow-up?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Feeling down may indicate depression, not a normal aging process, warranting follow-up.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and a history of wandering. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bed alarm alerts staff to wandering, enhancing safety without restraint.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute heart failure and received morphine intravenously 30 minutes ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload in heart failure, improving comfort and breathing.