ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for intradermal tuberculin skin testing (TST). Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A positive tuberculin skin test result indicates TB infection but does not necessarily mean active disease, requiring further testing to confirm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frothy sputum is a symptom of left-sided heart failure due to pulmonary congestion and edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for black, tarry stools is crucial as clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis and is taking acetaminophen for pain management. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing water intake to 2 liters daily supports joint lubrication and overall health in osteoarthritis management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who is postoperative from a hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding crossing the legs for the first 3 months after surgery helps prevent dislocation of the hip joint and promotes proper healing.