ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to a hacking cough, unlike right-sided failure symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal to reduce seizure risk and manage symptoms like delirium tremens.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing down when tired after exercise shows effective self-management, respecting the body's limits in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standard precautions are sufficient for hepatitis C, which is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, not airborne or droplet routes.