ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus increases UTI risk due to high blood sugar levels promoting bacterial growth and impaired immune function.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is administering morning medications and realizes that nifedipine was administered to the wrong client. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs is the priority to assess for adverse effects, such as hypotension, ensuring immediate safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, pain or cramping in the legs during exercise that subsides with rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD due to reduced blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty into a supine position. Which of the following actions is appropriate to prevent hip dislocation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing a wedge pillow between the legs maintains hip abduction, preventing adduction and reducing the risk of dislocation after hip arthroplasty.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring for black, tarry stools is crucial as clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, indicating potential gastrointestinal bleeding.