ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with acute heart failure is prescribed an infusion of dopamine at a low dose. Which assessment parameter should the nurse use to best evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low-dose dopamine increases renal perfusion, improving urine output, a key indicator of effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes serosanguinous drainage from the nasogastric tube in the immediate postoperative period of a client who had a gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is common post-gastrectomy, and monitoring is appropriate to identify any concerning changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should implement which safety considerations for a patient when administering oral iodine radioactive for thyroid cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation minimizes radiation exposure to others, a key safety measure during radioactive iodine treatment.
Question 4 of 5
The client problem of Activity Intolerance related to decrease in cardiac reserve is identified for a client with chronic heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care related to this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alternating activity and rest periods helps manage energy demands and prevents overexertion in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A jaundiced client has just been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The nurse anticipates the client will display which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage IV pancreatic cancer often causes bile duct obstruction, leading to decreased bile flow and clay-colored stools due to the absence of bile pigments.