ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus about chronic complications associated with the disease. Which information should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Regular eye and frequent podiatry exams are essential to detect diabetic retinopathy and foot complications.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, and black or bloody stools indicate potential bleeding requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A client on glipizide, a sulfonylurea, reports to the nurse feeling anxious, sweaty & has a headache. The nurse's initial action is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the blood glucose level will provide immediate information about whether the client is experiencing hypoglycemia, guiding appropriate treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a deep vein thrombosis has been receiving warfarin sodium 2.5 mg PO daily. The client's International Normalized Ratio (INR) is 5.0. The nurse is aware that the medication dose needs to be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An INR of 5.0 indicates excessive anticoagulation, requiring the dose to be held to reduce bleeding risk.
Question 5 of 5
Ten minutes after initiating an intravenous antibiotic, the client complains of shortness of breath, itching, and difficulty swallowing. What is the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action in this situation should be to immediately stop the infusion of the antibiotic. This prevents further exposure to the allergen and is critical to managing the potential anaphylactic reaction.