ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to his client? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Acetaminophen manages pain and fever, and indomethacin reduces inflammation, both appropriate for pericarditis treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which of the following findings are manifestations of hyponatremia? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished reflexes are a manifestation of hyponatremia in SIADH due to low sodium levels affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering vasopressin in SIADH worsens hyponatremia by enhancing water retention, making it an inappropriate medication.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup in atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart, causing symptoms of coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary and fluid restrictions, particularly limiting sodium and fluid intake, are crucial for managing heart failure to prevent fluid overload and reduce cardiac workload.