ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises help improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) who is reporting severe chest pain. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing clot formation, and oxygen improves myocardial oxygenation. Supine positioning, intramuscular morphine, and subcutaneous nitroglycerin are not appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and plans to administer his regular insulin subcutaneously before he eats breakfast at 08:00 am. After checking the client's morning glucose level, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering insulin at 07:30 allows it to take effect before breakfast, preventing hyperglycemia.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with right lower-lobe pneumonia has been treated with intravenous antibiotics for 3 days. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A decreased white blood cell count indicates the infection is resolving, showing antibiotic effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations would make the nurse suspect the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radiating pain to the left arm is a classic symptom of myocardial infarction due to referred pain from the heart.