ATI RN
ATI RN NSG 232 Exam Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting a medication history from a client who is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following medications taken by the client interacts with contrast material and places the client at risk for acute kidney injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin can interact with contrast material, increasing the risk of acute kidney injury, and is typically held.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 12-lead ECG is priority to assess for cardiac changes such as peaked T waves, which can indicate hyperkalemia-related arrhythmias.
Question 5 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.