ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN - Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common sign of heart failure due to fluid retention. Bradycardia is less common; tachycardia is more typical. Weight gain, not loss, occurs due to fluid accumulation. Lung sounds may include crackles, not clear sounds.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer during an acute attack?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inhaled albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist, is the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks to relieve bronchospasm. Oral corticosteroids are for long-term control, montelukast prevents attacks, and cromolyn is for prophylaxis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving continuous IV fluids through a peripheral IV. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing fluid overload?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever is not a sign of fluid overload. Crackles in the lungs indicate that the client is experiencing fluid overload. When there is an excess of fluid in the body, it can accumulate in the lungs and cause crackles. Bradycardia (a slow heart rate) is not a sign of fluid overload. Flattened neck veins are not a sign of fluid overload; distended neck veins may be a sign of fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is a common sign of heart failure due to fluid retention. Bradycardia is less common; tachycardia is more typical. Weight gain, not loss, occurs due to fluid accumulation. Lung sounds may include crackles, not clear sounds.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Processed foods are high in sodium and should be avoided. Limiting sodium to 2,300 mg/day (or less, per guidelines) helps manage hypertension. Dairy can be included in moderation. High-potassium foods (e.g., bananas) help balance sodium and support blood pressure control.