ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure of 124/79 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated BP is defined as a systolic BP of 120-129 mm Hg and a diastolic BP of less than 80 mm Hg.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is a known adverse effect of atenolol, a beta-blocker that can decrease heart rate and blood pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining what the client already knows about managing diabetes is the initial step in assessing the client's current knowledge and understanding. This helps the nurse tailor the teaching plan to the client's needs and avoid redundancy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing a bladder scan is the first action to assess if the client has urine in the bladder and needs further intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses on effective techniques for counseling clients about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about the client's exposure to past or present STIs is important for assessing risk factors, providing appropriate counseling, and guiding testing and treatment decisions.