ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about foods that are included on a clear liquid diet. Which of the following food choices made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yogurt is not typically included on a clear liquid diet because it is not a clear liquid; it is a semi-solid food.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with hypotension and an elevated temperature after working outside on a hot day is treated in the emergency department (ED). Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that discharge teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking extra fluids helps prevent dehydration and is an effective measure to prevent heat-related illness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cocaine toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Tremor is a common finding in acute cocaine toxicity due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity. Agitation is common in acute cocaine toxicity as a result of CNS stimulation. Fever can occur as a symptom of acute cocaine toxicity.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying pressure to needlestick sites for 10 minutes helps prevent bleeding, which is crucial for clients with thrombocytopenia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.