ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been receiving warfarin sodium 2.5 mg PO daily for four days and the International Normalized Ratio (INR) is 1.9. What should be the nurse's next step?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider and asking if the dose of warfarin can be increased would be the appropriate next step. The INR of 1.9 is below the therapeutic range of 2.0 - 3.0 for most patients on warfarin.
Question 2 of 5
A patient diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease is being educated about the benefits of walking for exercise. What information should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Continuing to walk to the point of pain is beneficial for patients with PAD. Walking can help improve symptoms by increasing blood flow and oxygen supply to the muscles.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, which involves limb pain or cramping that generally begins when exercising and improves while resting, is a common symptom in the early stages of PAD.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with Type 2 diabetes is brought into the emergency room in an unresponsive state. Vital signs include BP: 88/56, HR: 122, RR 16, Sp 95% and glucose of 720 mg/dL. A diagnosis of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) is made. The nurse prepares for the administration of which priority therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when blood sugar levels are extremely high. The primary treatment for HHS is intravenous fluids and insulin. Specifically, 0.9% saline solution IV is often used initially to restore volume and correct severe dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is prescribed metronidazole orally. What statement should be included in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metronidazole may cause an unusual metallic taste in the mouth. This is a common side effect of the medication and is usually temporary.