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ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is taking an ACE inhibitor for hypertension. The patient reports a constant, dry, hacking cough. The nurse would expect the provider to change the current treatment to which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ARBs are a suitable alternative to ACE inhibitors for hypertension, as they do not cause the dry, hacking cough associated with ACE inhibitors.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of hypertension treated with a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor arrives in the emergency department complaining of headache and blurred vision and has a blood pressure (BP) of 192/108 mmHg. Which question should the nurse ask to follow up on these findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Poor medication adherence is a common cause of elevated blood pressure despite treatment, likely explaining the severe BP elevation and symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client prior to an electrocardiogram (ECG). What is the best explanation regarding the purpose of electrocardiography?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An electrocardiogram assesses the heart's electrical activity, helping diagnose arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and other cardiac conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease about measures to limit disease progression. Which items would the nurse include on a list of suggestions for the client?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Preventing leg injuries, regular walking to improve circulation, and reducing dietary fats help manage peripheral arterial disease. Tight compression stockings and ice packs can worsen symptoms by restricting blood flow.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. The client reports leg pain and cramping after walking 3 blocks, which is relieved when the client stops and rests. The nurse documents that the client is experiencing which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a hallmark symptom of peripheral arterial disease, characterized by leg pain and cramping during activity that is relieved by rest due to reduced blood flow.