ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweetened iced tea, often containing high-fructose corn syrup, can increase uric acid levels, potentially triggering gout attacks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client diagnosed with chronic renal disease. The nurse recognizes that the teaching was effective when the client selects which of the following dietary choices?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carrots, green leafy vegetables, and a pear are low in potassium and phosphorus, suitable for chronic renal disease.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) expresses to a nurse that they will never permit disclosure of their diagnosis to anyone. The nurse should provide the client with which of the following education? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Health care providers and intimate partners need to know the diagnosis for safe care and protection, and HIV/AIDS is reportable for public health surveillance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client diagnosed with angina pectoris and has a prescription for propranolol hydrochloride PO 40 mg twice daily. Which of the following findings in the client's health history should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker, can exacerbate bronchospasm in asthma patients and should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism that is placed on a continuous heparin infusion. The nurse should notify the health care provider for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elevated PTT (70 seconds) indicates a potential heparin overdose, increasing bleeding risk, requiring immediate provider notification.