ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension and a new prescription for atenolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is a known adverse effect of atenolol, a beta-blocker that can decrease heart rate and blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the highest risk for aspiration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A client receiving continuous enteral feeding through an NG tube is at the highest risk for aspiration due to the risk of feeding contents entering the airway.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse refer to a social worker? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Client B, who is hospitalized and wishes to keep up with school assignments, may need assistance with educational continuity plans. Securing an emergency notification system involves social services to assess and arrange appropriate services. Placement in an assisted living facility requires social work assistance to coordinate appropriate care and transition.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse inspects the airway. There is no visible trauma, and the airway appears to be patent. What other assessment items are included in the primary survey? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: Assessment of circulation is critical in the primary survey to identify and manage life-threatening conditions such as shock or severe bleeding. Assessing ventilation is a crucial part of the primary survey. Exposure is part of the primary survey, ensuring that the client is completely exposed for a thorough assessment while protecting their privacy and warmth.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses on effective techniques for counseling clients about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about the client's exposure to past or present STIs is important for assessing risk factors, providing appropriate counseling, and guiding testing and treatment decisions.