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ATI Adult Med Surg Nurs 4292 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has valvular heart disease and is at risk for developing left-sided heart failure. Which of the following manifestations should alert the nurse that the client is developing this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dyspnea is a hallmark symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion from blood backing up into the lungs.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the medical unit with acute pancreatitis. While planning care for this client, the nurse will include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,F
Rationale: These interventions address pain management, pancreatic rest, glucose control, and hydration in acute pancreatitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is planning care for a client who is having an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer after the initial acute phase to manage the client's pain and anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine is used for pain/anxiety management post-MI after acute interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg orally daily. Digoxin is available in 0.25 mg/tablet form. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.5
Rationale: Calculation: 125 mcg = 0.125 mg; 0.125 mg ÷ 0.25 mg/tablet = 0.5 tablets
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is expected in AKI due to impaired renal potassium excretion.