ATI RN
ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being administered spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored due to taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A) Troponins: Not related to spironolacton
B) Potassium: Correct, monitor for hyperkalemi
C) Albumin: Not directly affecte
D) Bicarbonate: Less critical than potassium.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client just diagnosed with mild hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
A) Correct, thiazide diuretics are first-line for mild hypertension.
B) Incorrect, BP control timeline varies.
C) Incorrect, saturated fats should be limited to <10%.
D) Incorrect, alcohol limit is ≤2 drinks/day for men, ≤1 for women.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A) Intermittent claudication: Related to arterial insufficiency, not venous.
B) Decreased pedal pulses: Suggests arterial disease, not typical in venous insufficiency.
C) Bronze/brown discoloration: Correct, due to hemosiderin deposition from venous stasis.
D) Cool skin temperature: Typical of arterial insufficiency, not venous. E) Full screen mode: Irrelevant to clinical findings.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client due for their dose of carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse completes vital signs prior to administration of the medication. Which vital sign would be an indication to hold the dose scheduled and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) BP 102/76: Low but not critical unless symptomati
B) Temp 100.3 F: Not related to carvedilol.
C) RR 10: Concerning but not primary reason to hol
D) HR 49: Correct, bradycardia warrants holding beta-blocker.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale:
A) Family history: Non-modifiable risk factor; cannot change genetics.
B) High blood pressure: Modifiable through lifestyle and medication, reducing atherosclerosis risk.
C) Obesity: Modifiable via diet and exercise, improving cardiovascular health.
D) Age: Non-modifiable, risk increases with agE) Lack of physical activity: Modifiable, regular exercise reduces risk. F) Gender: Non-modifiable, influences risk differently. G) Smoking: Modifiable, quitting significantly lowers risk.