ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before the client starts taking phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium), she should be taught about which of the drugs side effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bright orange-red urine is a well-known and harmless side effect of phenazopyridine, and patients should be informed to avoid alarm.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as a finding specifically associated with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion or altered mental status is a common sign of UTI in older adults, often the primary symptom due to age-related changes in cognition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6hrs postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for kinks is the priority, as it is a common cause of catheter obstruction and can be easily corrected.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for furosemide. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia, or low potassium levels, is a common adverse effect of furosemide because it promotes potassium excretion in the urine.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum creatinine is the best indicator of renal function, as it is produced from muscle metabolism and cleared by the kidneys; elevated levels indicate decreased renal function.