ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam 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: A
Rationale: Anginal pain is triggered by exertion or anxiety due to increased heart oxygen demand, relieved by rest or nitrates.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Investigating anxiety triggers aligns with cognitive-behavioral therapy, aiding in developing coping strategies for OCD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to a hacking cough, unlike right-sided failure symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The butterfly facial rash is a hallmark of SLE, triggered by sunlight, unlike thickened skin seen in scleroderma.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with heart failure. One of the main overall objectives of the management of heart failure is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing the heart's workload improves efficiency and reduces symptoms in heart failure management.