ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III 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) as an adverse effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, 'I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the provider respects the client's autonomy and ensures the care plan is adjusted accordingly.
Question 3 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: Genital herpes lesions typically resolve within 2-6 weeks with antiviral treatment, indicating understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting salt intake helps manage fluid retention, a key concern with furosemide's diuretic effect.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse on a neurological unit is making room assignments for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates neurological impairment requiring close monitoring.