ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 4.5. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 4.5 is too high, indicating increased bleeding risk; vitamin K can help reverse warfarin's effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Which change in vision would the nurse expect a client with AMD to report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: AMD affects the macula, responsible for central vision and fine detail, leading to loss of central vision and distortion of straight lines.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and observes that the ejection fraction is 30%. Which lab result would the nurse expect to be elevated for a client with this ejection fraction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BNP is a hormone released by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, typically seen in heart failure. Elevated BNP levels are associated with worsening heart failure and can be elevated in patients with a reduced ejection fraction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping legs abducted prevents hip adduction, reducing dislocation risk.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of polycystic kidney disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polycystic kidney disease can obstruct urine flow, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.