ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing the medical reconciliation on an elderly client taking several medications. Which of the following prescribed medications places this client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Losartan, nifedipine, and furosemide lower blood pressure or fluid volume, increasing orthostatic hypotension risk. Simvastatin and clopidogrel do not directly affect blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a pH below 7.35 and HCO3 below 22 mEq/L, reflecting acid accumulation or base loss. A indicates metabolic alkalosis, B respiratory acidosis, and D compensatory mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in a cardiac unit. Using the five criteria for ECG analysis information, the nurse interprets the client's ECG as which of the following rhythm interpretations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 102 bpm indicates tachycardia. Regular rhythm, P waves present, PR interval 0.20 sec, and QRS 0.10 sec indicate normal sinus conduction, making it sinus tachycardia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client on the use of Pyrazinamide for tuberculosis. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyrazinamide can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring frequent liver function tests. B is related to Ethambutol, C to Isoniazid, and D to Rifampin.
Question 5 of 5
A client seen in the clinic is directed to bring a sputum specimen back for an acid-fast bacillus (AFB) test in order to rule out tuberculosis. What direction will the nurse give the client regarding the collection of the specimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morning sputum samples have higher bacterial concentrations, improving AFB test accuracy. A is premature, C is incorrect as multiple specimens are needed, and D is wrong as cultures take weeks.