ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient with atrial fibrillation and a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L takes digoxin (Lanoxin), ASA (aspirin), KCL (potassium chloride) and warfarin (Coumadin) daily. The patient reports visual disturbances. The nurse suspects problems with which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity, exacerbated by hypokalemia, can cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision or halos.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with fluid overload is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg by mouth each day. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Furosemide increases urination, may cause weakness/dizziness, and requires monitoring weight and allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with atrial fibrillation and a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L takes digoxin (Lanoxin), ASA (aspirin), KCL (potassium chloride) and warfarin (Coumadin) daily. The patient reports visual disturbances. The nurse suspects problems with which medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Digoxin toxicity, exacerbated by hypokalemia, can cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision or halos.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the patient's current medications, which drug should the nurse consider that might have contributed to the patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics increase urine output and sodium excretion, causing potassium loss, which can lead to hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory acidosis is characterized by a low pH and a high PaCO2, indicating impaired gas exchange or hypoventilation, which causes accumulation of carbon dioxide in the blood.