ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. Which of the following information should the nurse recognize prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant, and monitoring for hemorrhage is critical due to the risk of bleeding. The antidote is Vitamin K, not protamine, and aPTT is used for heparin, not warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about self-care strategies for managing the disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular sleep patterns improve fibromyalgia symptoms by reducing pain and fatigue, a key self-care strategy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crepitus indicates subcutaneous emphysema, a sign of air leakage from improper chest tube function, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing down when tired after exercise shows effective self-management, respecting the body's limits in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. During a pre-treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that the most likely side effect would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat is the most likely side effect due to radiation-induced inflammation of laryngeal tissues.