ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity and should be reported.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an NG tube that has drained 2,500 mL in the past 6 hr. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube drainage can lead to loss of potassium, causing hypokalemia, which can result in cardiac dysrhythmias.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking enteric-coated naproxen for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following client statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated tablets disrupts their intestinal release, potentially causing stomach irritation.