ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has recently started taking simvastatin (Zocor) reports several symptoms to the nurse. Which assessment finding is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Generalized muscle aches may indicate rhabdomyolysis, a serious side effect of simvastatin that can lead to kidney damage, requiring immediate communication to the provider.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has chest pain is admitted to the emergency department (ED), and all of the following are ordered. Which one should the nurse arrange to be completed first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An ECG is the priority in chest pain to assess for myocardial infarction or other cardiac abnormalities, providing immediate diagnostic information.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is scheduled for a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) the following day. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include about the test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sedation is used during a transesophageal echocardiogram to help patients tolerate the procedure, which involves passing a probe down the esophagus.
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
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents new clot formation, not a thrombolytic that dissolves existing clots.