ATI RN
ATI Med Surg exam 2 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify Says the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An MRI of the chest is contraindicated in clients with a permanent pacemaker due to the strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with pacemaker function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a client who has hypertension and is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Potassium 2.3 mEq/L is significantly below the normal range (3.5-5.0 mEq/L), indicating hypokalemia, which can lead to arrhythmias and requires prompt reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A warm environment helps to prevent vasoconstriction. Cold temperatures can cause the arteries to constrict, reducing blood flow to the extremities. A consistent warm environment supports improved blood circulation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about evaluating a cardiac rhythm. Which of the following options should the nurse identify as the P wave in the ECG complex?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first upward deflection in an ECG represents the P wave, indicating atrial depolarization. It precedes the QRS complex and corresponds to the electrical activity associated with atrial contraction, initiating the cardiac cycle.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has angina about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates cardiac blood vessels to deliver more oxygen to the heart. This action helps relieve the chest pain associated with angina by increasing blood flow.