ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has named a person to serve as his health care proxy. The client states he needs clarification about this type of advance directive. Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement that a family member must be chosen as the health care proxy is incorrect; any trusted individual can be selected.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. What should the nurse report IMMEDIATELY to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy opaque colored outflow indicates possible peritonitis, an infection of the peritoneum, which is a serious complication requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 3 of 5
A client prescribed albuterol sulfate by inhalation is unable to cough up secretions. What actions should the nurse teach the client to help clear bronchial secretions effectively?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid consumption helps thin bronchial secretions, making them easier to expectorate, improving respiratory function.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with atrial fibrillation about the need to begin long-term anticoagulant therapy. Which explanation should the nurse use to best describe the reasoning for this therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In atrial fibrillation, sluggish blood flow in the quivering atria increases the risk of clot formation, necessitating anticoagulant therapy.