ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk, and black or bloody stools indicate potential bleeding requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving gentamicin every 12 hours IVPB for an infection. The nurse has administered the 0800 dose, which is prescribed to run over 1 hour. The physician prescribed peak and trough levels to be drawn. The nurse recognizes that the peak level will be drawn at
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The peak level, reflecting the highest drug concentration, is drawn about 30 minutes to an hour after infusion ends.
Question 3 of 5
The client's chart indicates the diagnosis of stage III peripheral arterial disease. Which nursing assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage III PAD is characterized by rest pain, such as burning pain at night, due to inadequate blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A client screened for diabetes has a fasting plasma glucose level of 120 mg/dl. The nurse will plan to teach the client about
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight management is key to preventing progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A client with Type 2 diabetes is brought into the emergency room in an unresponsive state. A diagnosis of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Syndrome (HHS) is made. The nurse prepares for the administration of which initial therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 0.9% saline IV corrects dehydration and dilutes high glucose levels, the initial priority in HHS.