ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who was diagnosed with left testicular cancer and is scheduled for an orchiectomy. Which statement made by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding showering for a month is incorrect; showering is typically allowed after surgery with precautions.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the following Cardiac Rhythm:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia is characterized by wide, abnormal QRS complexes with a fast rate (150-250 bpm), often with no visible P waves, matching the description provided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client while applying the electrode gel pads?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Relaxing and avoiding movement or speaking ensures a clear ECG recording.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking furosemide (Lasix) daily to treat heart failure. The nurse recognizes that the client is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, promotes potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is exhibiting manifestations of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity, behavioral changes, nausea, and severe headache are critical signs of SIADH, particularly related to hyponatremia, and require prompt reporting. Reduced urine output, while relevant, is less urgent.