ATI RN
ATI Med Surg 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of angina pectoris. Which of the following information should the nurse include about anginal pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exertion and anxiety can trigger anginal pain due to increased myocardial oxygen demand.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports chest pressure and shortness of breath. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Troponin I is specific for cardiac injury, indicating myocardial infarction in clients with chest pressure and shortness of breath.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer dabigatran to a client who has atrial fibrillation. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this medication is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is correct because dabigatran reduces the risk of stroke in clients with atrial fibrillation by preventing clot formation and reducing blood viscosity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oliguria is an expected finding in hypovolemic shock due to reduced renal perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of angina pectoris. Which of the following information should the nurse include about anginal pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exertion and anxiety can trigger anginal pain due to increased myocardial oxygen demand.