ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has named a person to serve as his health care proxy. The client states he needs clarification about this type of advance directive. Which statement by the client indicates a need for clarification?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The statement that a family member must be chosen as the health care proxy is incorrect; any trusted individual can be selected.
Question 3 of 5
During an emergency code situation, a primary healthcare provider about to defibrillate a client diagnosed with ventricular fibrillation says in a loud voice, 'CLEAR!' Which action should the nurse implement immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Stepping away from the bed and ensuring others have done the same prevents accidental electrical shock during defibrillation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. What should the nurse report IMMEDIATELY to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy opaque colored outflow indicates possible peritonitis, an infection of the peritoneum, which is a serious complication requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the oliguric phase of an acute kidney injury. Which of the following clinical manifestations would be consistent with the condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pulmonary edema is a common manifestation in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury. This phase is characterized by decreased urine output, leading to fluid overload and subsequent complications such as pulmonary edema, where fluid accumulates in the lungs.