ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 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
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 4 of 5
The nurse teaches a client at risk for coronary artery disease about necessary lifestyle changes. The nurse determines that the client understands the education if the client makes which statements?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular medical check-ups are essential for managing coronary artery disease risk. Smoking, even reduced, and daily consumption of high-fat foods like red meat and cheese increase CAD risk and are not recommended.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain. The nurse is preparing the client for the cardiac catheterization (coronary angiography). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Asking about food and fluid intake ensures the client is NPO to reduce aspiration risk, and reviewing medications identifies those, like anticoagulants, that may need to be stopped to minimize bleeding risk.