ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client just diagnosed with mild hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics are often the initial treatment for mild hypertension, reducing fluid volume and blood pressure. Saturated fats should be limited, blood pressure management is long-term, and alcohol should be limited to one drink per day for women, two for men.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. Which of the following results should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is characterized by a pH below 7.35 and HCO3 below 22 mEq/L, reflecting acid accumulation or base loss. A indicates metabolic alkalosis, B respiratory acidosis, and D compensatory mechanisms.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as nonmodifiable risk factors for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Biological sex and age are nonmodifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis. Males have a higher risk at an earlier age, and advancing age increases risk due to vessel changes. Diabetes, physical inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking are modifiable risk factors.
Question 5 of 5
Calculate the heart rate based on this rhythm strip.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the 6-second rule, count the number of QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiply by 10 to get 60 bpm.