ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative and has anemia due to excess blood loss following surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue results from reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in anemia. Hypertension and bradycardia are not typical, and diarrhea is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
A client is diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral anticoagulants are used in atrial fibrillation with a history of TIA to prevent blood clots and reduce stroke risk. Diuretics treat fluid overload, beta blockers control heart rate, and antihyperuricemic drugs manage gout, none addressing thromboembolism risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is doing her assessment on a client who suffered a crush injury with multiple fractures to his lower leg. The nurse notices the client has increasing edema to the affected leg since the last assessment. Also, the client also reports the last pain medication did not help them at all with their pain and they feel the pain is worsening. The increasing edema and unrelieved increasing pain are indications of which of the following complications from a crush injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acute compartment syndrome causes increasing pain and edema due to pressure in muscle compartments, requiring urgent intervention. Fat embolism affects lungs/brain, malignant hyperthermia involves anesthesia, and myocardial embolus is cardiac.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old child is ordered to have eardrops daily. Which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the auricle down and back straightens the ear canal for eardrop administration. Upward/outward is for older patients, and cotton balls or sitting up are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who suddenly develops muscle rigidity and a rise in body temperature. What emergency medication should the nurse expect to receive an order to start administering?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dantrolene treats malignant hyperthermia, indicated by rigidity and hyperthermia. Neostigmine, vecuronium, and naloxone address other conditions.