ATI RN
ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and is at risk for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following unsafe actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
A) Ambulation: Encouraged to prevent VT
B) Ankle flexion: Promotes circulation, saf
C) Massaging legs: Correct, risks dislodging thrombus.
D) Elevating feet: Safe, promotes venous return.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) about measures to limit disease progression. Which interventions would the nurse include for this client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale:
A) Smoking cessation: Correct, critical for PA
B) Compression stockings: Incorrect, may impair arterial flow.
C) Heating pad: Unsafe, risks burns.
D) Exercise: Correct, improves circulation. E) Hot water soak: Unsafe, risks injury. F) Decrease saturated fats: Correct, improves cardiovascular health.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is completing the medical reconciliation on an elderly client taking several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places this client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale:
A) Furosemide: Correct, causes volume depletion.
B) Simvastatin: No effect on BP.
C) Losartan: Correct, causes vasodilation.
D) Nifedipine: Correct, causes vasodilation. E) Clopidogrel: No effect on BP.
Question 5 of 5
Calculate the heart rate based on this rhythm strip.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Six-second method: ~6 QRS complexes in 6 seconds × 10 = 60 bpm.