ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should include that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common adverse effect of tamoxifen due to its antiestrogen effects on temperature regulation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a potassium level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse should identify which of the following medications as contributing to this lab value?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, causes hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion in urine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experiencing abuse at home. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing immediate harm risk is the priority to ensure the client's safety before planning further interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum creatinine is the most direct indicator of renal function, critical in SLE due to the risk of lupus nephritis.