ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client on discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin lowers cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular risk, including future strokes, in a client with hyperlipidemia and TIA.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is about to have a lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for lab analysis. The patient is anxious about damage to the spinal cord. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the needle placement below the spinal cord addresses the patient's fear of damage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Which medication to treat the patient's pain would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxycodone is an opioid analgesic that treats general pain but is not typically effective for the neuropathic pain of trigeminal neuralgia, which is better managed with anticonvulsants or muscle relaxants.
Question 4 of 5
Which initial assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in ALL leads to petechiae and epistaxis due to low platelet counts, common initial findings at diagnosis.
Question 5 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.