ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, causes hyponatremia by increasing sodium excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has recently begun taking warfarin. The nurse is reviewing potential drug and food interaction risks and should instruct the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cabbage, high in vitamin K, can reduce warfarin's effectiveness, requiring consistent intake to avoid fluctuations.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing down when tired after exercise shows effective self-management, respecting the body's limits in heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who had a traumatic brain injury and is emerging restlessly from a coma. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing stimuli prevents overstimulation in TBI recovery, minimizing agitation and aiding neurological stabilization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. To reduce fluid volume excess, which of the following should the nurse anticipate using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diuretics reduce fluid volume excess in left-sided heart failure by increasing urine output, alleviating pulmonary edema.