ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a community group about preventative measures for heart disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure and maintaining a healthy weight are key to preventing heart disease. Regular exercise (more than 10 min, 2 days/week), a diet low in saturated fats, and managing cholesterol levels are also recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has cardiomyopathy about the side effects of their new prescription beta blocker, carvedilol. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client understands the teaching? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Carvedilol can cause dizziness or drowsiness, necessitating caution with activities like driving. Sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido, is a recognized side effect. Urinary incontinence can occur due to the medication’s effect on bladder function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching clients at a senior center about the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements by a client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. This statement is incorrect because Alzheimer’s disease can affect individuals without Down syndrome or stroke history. Risk factors include age, family history, genetics, and lifestyle, not just specific conditions like Down syndrome or stroke.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having cardiac tamponade. Which of the following findings indicates the presence of pulsus paradoxus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulsus paradoxus is characterized by an exaggerated decrease in systolic blood pressure (>10 mm Hg) during inspiration, reflecting impaired cardiac output due to restricted ventricular filling, as seen in cardiac tamponade.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands the teaching about managing their condition and preventing sudden cardiac death?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement reflects an understanding of the condition and its associated risk of sudden cardiac death. Strenuous activity can exacerbate arrhythmias in individuals with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, potentially leading to life-threatening arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation. Avoiding strenuous activity is a recommended precaution to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death in individuals with this condition.