ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea contributes to hypertension by causing repeated episodes of hypoxia, sympathetic nervous system activation, and increased vascular resistance. High potassium intake helps lower blood pressure, HDL of 70 mg/dL is protective, and benazepril treats hypertension, not causes it.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a client on the use of Pyrazinamide for tuberculosis. Which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyrazinamide can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring frequent liver function tests. B is related to Ethambutol, C to Isoniazid, and D to Rifampin.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's risk of aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head to 90° during meals aids safe swallowing, reducing aspiration risk. A increases distraction, C is insufficient, and D increases aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and new prescriptions for rifampin and isoniazid. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse instruct the client will be required while on this medication regimen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin and isoniazid can cause hepatotoxicity, necessitating regular monitoring of AST and ALT levels. B, C, and D are not primarily relevant.
Question 5 of 5
A client seen in the clinic is directed to bring a sputum specimen back for an acid-fast bacillus (AFB) test in order to rule out tuberculosis. What direction will the nurse give the client regarding the collection of the specimen?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morning sputum samples have higher bacterial concentrations, improving AFB test accuracy. A is premature, C is incorrect as multiple specimens are needed, and D is wrong as cultures take weeks.