ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse provides care to an older hospitalized client who is newly admitted for advanced liver failure. The client states, 'I've told my doctor to let me die if my heart stops beating or if I quit breathing. I do not want to be revived.' To best ensure the client's request is honored, which of the following should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for a DNR order ensures the client's wishes are legally documented and followed by the healthcare team.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia does not cause joint inflammation, unlike arthritis, indicating a need for further teaching about its non-inflammatory nature.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a hallucination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gently reassuring the client that hallucinations are not real helps orient them to reality, reducing distress without reinforcing false perceptions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. Which of the following information should the nurse recognize prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warfarin is an anticoagulant, and monitoring for hemorrhage is critical due to the risk of bleeding. The antidote is Vitamin K, not protamine, and aPTT is used for heparin, not warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. The nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated TSH is the hallmark of primary hypothyroidism as the pituitary compensates for low thyroid hormone production.