ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is modifying the diet of a client who is prescribed an MAOI. Which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smoked sausage is high in tyramine, risking hypertensive crises with MAOIs. Vegetables, chicken, and cherries are safe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a surgical procedure. The client's oxygen saturation is 85%. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen at 2 L/min immediately improves low saturation. X-rays, bed elevation, and analgesics are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A health care provider has written an order for digoxin for the patient, but the nurse cannot read whether the order is for 0.25 mg or 0.125 mg. What action would be the best to prevent a medication error?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarifying with the provider ensures correct dosage, preventing errors. Consulting others or handbooks risks assumptions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following a right knee arthroscopy. The client is not yet responding to verbal stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration in unresponsive clients, prioritizing airway safety. Blankets, pulses, and dressings are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has pulmonary edema and is about to start taking furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide, a diuretic, causes potassium loss through increased urination, risking hypokalemia. Eating potassium-rich foods helps maintain electrolyte balance. Swelling is alleviated by furosemide, not caused; bedtime dosing may cause nocturia, disrupting sleep; and aspirin is not standard for furosemide-related headaches.