ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia is experiencing which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent urination is a common symptom of BPH due to prostate pressure on the urethra.
Question 2 of 5
A patient undergoes left above-the-knee amputation with an immediate prosthetic fitting. When the patient arrives on the orthopedic unit after surgery, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for hemorrhage or poor circulation is critical post-amputation to detect complications early.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room with chest pain and a suspected diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which test would the nurse expect the physician to order to make a definitive diagnosis of MI?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Troponin levels are the most specific marker for myocardial damage, confirming an MI diagnosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) rectally to a patient with an irregular pulse and weakness of the lower extremities. What laboratory finding does the nurse determine is the reason for this treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium for potassium in the intestines, reducing blood potassium levels. Symptoms like irregular pulse and weakness support this diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse asks a client who is about to have a cardiac catheterization about any allergies. The client states, 'I always get a rash when I eat shellfish.' Which of the following is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider is the priority to ensure precautions are taken during the procedure, as shellfish allergies may indicate a risk for contrast dye reactions.