ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. To reduce fluid volume excess, which of the following should the nurse anticipate using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume excess in left-sided heart failure by increasing urine output, alleviating pulmonary edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about self-care strategies for managing the disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular sleep patterns improve fibromyalgia symptoms by reducing pain and fatigue, a key self-care strategy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing down when tired after exercise shows effective self-management, respecting the body's limits in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unable to make any decisions for themselves and needs constant reassurance. The nurse should identify that these are manifestations of which of the following personality disorders?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dependent personality disorder involves excessive need for reassurance and difficulty making decisions, matching the client's behavior.