ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been taking oral prednisone for a few weeks after having a severe reaction to poison sumac. What would be an educational point the nurse would want to tell the patient regarding the sudden cessation of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden cessation of prednisone can cause adrenal insufficiency due to suppressed cortisol production, requiring a gradual taper.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, causes hyponatremia by increasing sodium excretion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low sodium diet is not advised as it can increase lithium retention, leading to toxicity. Clients should maintain consistent sodium intake to stabilize lithium levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is the priority to address hypoxemia in pulmonary embolism, stabilizing respiratory status before other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spider angiomas are common in cirrhosis due to increased estrogen from impaired liver metabolism, unlike tarry stools which indicate complications.