ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client, who is scheduled for a nuclear stress test, tells the nurse that the breakfast tray was not delivered and complains of hunger. The nurse's best response is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fasting is standard for a nuclear stress test to ensure accurate absorption of the radioactive tracer and clear imaging, making this the best response.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers the first dose of metoprolol 10 mg PO to a client. Which nursing action is most appropriate following the administration of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metoprolol can cause dizziness or fainting after the first dose, so ensuring the call bell is accessible allows the client to seek help if needed.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement, made by the client with coronary artery disease, alerts the nurse that the client may be experiencing difficulty adapting to the illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying medical attention for chest pain suggests denial or poor adaptation, increasing the risk of complications like myocardial infarction.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should monitor the client for clinical manifestations of digoxin toxicity if the laboratory report reflects a serum:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low serum potassium (3.0 mEq/L) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity by enhancing digoxin binding to cardiac cells, leading to symptoms like nausea, confusion, and arrhythmias. Other options (glucose, calcium, sodium) are not directly linked to digoxin toxicity.
Question 5 of 5
The client with pernicious anemia asks why vitamin B12 injections are necessary. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is critical for red blood cell production and neurological health, addressing the core issue in pernicious anemia.