ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular exercise, as tolerated, improves cardiovascular health in heart failure, unlike NSAIDs or bedtime diuretics which can worsen symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reports an incident of suspected child abuse. One of the parents of the child becomes upset and demands to know the reason for the nurse's action. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the legal duty to report suspected child abuse is clear and upholds the nurse's role as a mandated reporter.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spider angiomas are common in cirrhosis due to increased estrogen from impaired liver metabolism, unlike tarry stools which indicate complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder with psychotic features hears voices commanding self-harm. The client refuses to commit to developing a plan for safety. What should be the nurse's priority intervention at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One-to-one observation ensures immediate safety for a client with active psychotic self-harm commands, preventing harm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm^3^ after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit reduces the risk of pathogen exposure in an immunocompromised client, unlike raw fruits which may harbor bacteria.