ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the apical pulse first assesses for bradycardia, a sign of potential digoxin toxicity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has malnutrition due to cancer. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Mouth care, mental status monitoring, food diary, and extra fluids address malnutrition and its effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSA increases sympathetic activity through repeated apnea episodes, contributing to elevated blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweetened iced tea, often containing high-fructose corn syrup, can increase uric acid levels, potentially triggering gout attacks.
Question 5 of 5
A clinic nurse is caring for a large number of clients diagnosed with the common cold. The nurse should recognize that which factor contributes to the high communicability of the common cold?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asymptomatic individuals can spread the common cold virus, contributing to its high communicability.