ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V 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: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, can cause bradycardia (heart rate <60/min). A heart rate of 48/min is an adverse effect requiring monitoring or intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion of the brainstem and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 mL over the past 24 hr. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Excessive thirst and high urine output suggest diabetes insipidus, treated with desmopressin to replace antidiuretic hormone.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes hyperthermia due to excessive thyroid hormone, leading to increased temperature as a key manifestation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiviral therapy for herpes is typically 7-14 days, and 3 weeks aligns with extended initial treatment understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in her left forearm. The client is receiving an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in managing the client's PICC line?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with saline after use maintains PICC patency and prevents occlusion.