ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is not a sign of a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema is typically associated with heart failure, not an acute myocardial infarction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a new diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum cholesterol is common in hypothyroidism due to decreased thyroid hormone levels affecting lipid metabolism.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about the signs and symptoms of a myocardial infarction. Which of the following is not a sign of a myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema is typically associated with heart failure, not an acute myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted to the hospital with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin is commonly used as an anticoagulant to treat pulmonary embolism, especially in clients with chronic kidney disease where renal function needs to be considered.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being evaluated in the emergency department after reporting chest pain and shortness of breath. The nurse notes that the client is taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachycardia and shortness of breath suggest a possible thromboembolic event, which is life-threatening and requires immediate action.