ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a female client who has risk factors for stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Managing cholesterol reduces stroke risk by preventing atherosclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin this client's secretions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Humidified oxygen prevents drying of mucous membranes, making secretions less tenacious and easier to manage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low urine output (less than 30 mL/hr) may indicate inadequate renal perfusion and should be reported.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is measuring the vital signs of a client he suspects has hypovolemic shock. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low blood pressure and high pulse rate are indicative of hypovolemic shock, with the high pulse rate being a compensatory mechanism to maintain cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenytoin is a long-term treatment, and stopping it abruptly can lead to seizure recurrence, indicating a need for further education.