ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with diabetes mellitus about the chronic complications associated with the disease. What information should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus can lead to several chronic complications, including retinopathy, which can cause blindness. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Question 2 of 5
The client's chart indicates the diagnosis of stage III peripheral arterial disease. Which nursing assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage III PAD, or critical limb ischemia, is characterized by severe symptoms like burning pain at rest, especially at night.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is receiving gentamicin every 12 hours IVPB for an infection. The nurse has administered the 0900 dose, which is prescribed to run over 1 hour. The physician prescribed peak and trough levels to be drawn. When should the nurse expect to draw the peak level?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak level of gentamicin is typically evaluated 30 minutes after the completion of the infusion. Since the infusion is administered over 1 hour, the peak level would be expected to be drawn at 1000.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse gives a client 10 units of insulin lispro at 0630. When should the client have breakfast?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin lispro is fast-acting and starts working about 15 minutes after injection. The client should eat within 15 minutes (by 0640) to prevent hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has returned to the unit following a peripheral artery angiogram with a stent insertion. Four hours post-procedure, the nurse can no longer palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse and the foot is cold and dusky. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is the correct immediate action. The symptoms suggest a possible occlusion of the stent, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.