ATI RN
ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of hypertension. The client reports compliance with the prescribed Thiazide medication but is complaining of generalized weakness and palpitations. The nurse should monitor the client for which potential complications of diuretics.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances, leading to cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium intake is crucial for managing congestive heart failure, indicating effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The client asks the nurse why both anticoagulants are necessary. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warfarin takes time to reach therapeutic levels, so heparin is continued until warfarin is fully active.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client post cardiac catheterization via the right groin site. The nurse is aware that which of the following findings needs to be reported to the interventional cardiologist as soon as it is identified.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swelling at the insertion site and cool extremity may indicate bleeding or hematoma formation, which requires immediate attention.