ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has fibrocystic breast condition (FBC) about strategies to minimize discomfort. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting dietary intake of salt prior to menses can help reduce fluid retention and breast swelling, thus minimizing discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is an antiplatelet aggregate that helps prevent further clot formation, a key factor in MI treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client following a right cataract extraction. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lifting heavy objects can increase intraocular pressure, which should be avoided after cataract surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to take small bites can help prevent choking and aspiration, making it a safe feeding practice for clients with dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports an area of redness, warmth, tenderness, and pain in the right calf. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders when notifying the provider of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Venous duplex ultrasound is the most common test used to diagnose DVT. It uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood flowing through the veins in the leg.