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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client whose wife passed away a month ago with cardiac issues and is currently being treated for similar cardiac issues. He is tearful and states, 'How could you possibly understand what I am going through?' Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This empathetic response validates the client's feelings and encourages them to share more, fostering trust and emotional support.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is found unresponsive and pulseless in their room. An ECG confirms the client is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse should anticipate the need for taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defibrillation is the appropriate intervention for pulseless ventricular tachycardia to restore a normal rhythm.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse evaluates a client who presents to the provider's office to assess multiple nevi. Which finding should the nurse highlight to the provider as a possible sign of malignancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changes in a mole's shape and size are classic warning signs of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Moles that become asymmetrical, have irregular borders, vary in color, grow in diameter, or evolve over time need to be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has named a person to serve as his health care proxy. The client states he needs clarification about this type of advance directive. Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement that a family member must be chosen as the health care proxy is incorrect; any trusted individual can be selected.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies the client exhibiting supraventricular tachycardia and calls the provider. Several orders are given. For which of the following orders would the nurse request further clarification? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Defibrillation is not typically indicated for SVT unless the patient is unresponsive, Cardizem is not given subcutaneously, and Adenosine is not administered orally. These orders require clarification.