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ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a heart failure client with a history of dietary non compliance. The nurse suspects the client has fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Fluid overload increases blood pressure. B: Increased heart rate compensates for fluid overload. D: Increased respiratory rate compensates for reduced oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an exercise stress test. Which of the following medications should the nurse hold the morning of the stress test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tenormin (Atenolol), a beta-blocker, reduces heart rate and may affect stress test results, so it should be held.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation about preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Oral contraceptives increase clotting risk due to estrogen. D: Immobility reduces venous return, increasing DVT risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The nurse is preparing medications for the client and recognizes that which medication will dilate the client's coronary blood vessels?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV Nitroglycerine is a vasodilator that dilates coronary blood vessels, increasing blood flow to the myocardium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with hypertensive emergency. The nurse is aware the treatment goals for the patient include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reducing blood pressure by 25% to 30% within the first hour, aiming for up to 50%, is the goal in hypertensive emergency.