ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client says to the nurse, "I get a headache every time I put on my Nitropatch." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and typically subsides with continued use. The nurse should reassure the client and suggest analgesics like acetaminophen, rather than suggesting dosage changes or implying the headache is permanent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is discharged with a prescription for amlodipine. The client should be instructed to self-monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine commonly causes edema due to vasodilation, so monitoring for lower extremity swelling is essential.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has chronic stable angina is being discharged. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding strenuous activities like shoveling snow prevents angina triggers, indicating understanding of lifestyle modifications to manage chronic stable angina.
Question 4 of 5
A client has little use of the left side due to a stroke. To assist with ambulation for the first time, the nurse should walk:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Walking along the affected left side provides support for balance and foot clearance, aiding safe ambulation post-stroke.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that the goal of using diltiazem 30 mg PO bid in the collaborative plan of care for a client diagnosed with variant (Prinzmetal's) angina is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diltiazem reduces coronary artery spasms, the primary cause of variant angina, improving blood flow to the heart.