ATI RN
ATI Nur258 Med Surg 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a student nurse about the effects of vasopressin that is prescribed for a client with diabetes insipidus. Which statement by the student nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vasopressin acts to decrease urine output by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, which helps manage diabetes insipidus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a throbbing headache after a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions is most likely to facilitate resolution of the headache?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is effective in managing a headache after a lumbar puncture because it helps replenish cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and reduces the risk of post-lumbar puncture headache, which often results from CSF leakage.
Question 3 of 5
The critical care nurse is preparing to initiate an infusion of a vasopressor medication to a client in septic shock. What goal of this treatment should the nurse identify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary goal of vasopressor therapy in septic shock is to maintain an adequate mean arterial pressure (MAP) to ensure adequate organ perfusion and prevent organ failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a right-hemispheric stroke and has extreme muscle weakness on the affected side. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A client with extreme muscle weakness on the affected side should use a cane or other assistive devices to aid in mobility and ensure safety. This intervention helps the client maintain stability and prevent falls.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse overseeing care in the intensive care unit (ICU) reviews the shift report on four clients. The nurse recognizes which client to be at greatest risk for the development of cardiogenic shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A myocardial infarction (MI) can impair the heart's pumping ability, leading to cardiogenic shock. This is due to the damage to heart muscle that can severely impact cardiac output and blood pressure.