ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with coronary artery disease asks the nurse, "Why do I get this chest pain?" Which would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest pain in coronary artery disease (angina) results from decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle due to narrowed coronary arteries. This explanation is accurate and relevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a client with long-standing hypertension. Which result would be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated creatinine (3.2 mg/dL) indicates significant kidney damage, a serious complication of hypertension, requiring urgent attention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client prescribed nitroglycerin SL. Which statement, made by the client, indicates that the teaching has been effective? I will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fizzling tablets indicate active nitroglycerin, so discarding them would be incorrect, but the document marks A as correct, possibly due to a typo. The rationale assumes the intent was to identify effective tablets.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting a client diagnosed with hypertension with menu selection. Which items should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Baked tuna, broccoli, brown rice, and cantaloupe are low-sodium, low-fat, and nutrient-rich, ideal for hypertension management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse, who is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease, notes that the client has no hair on the legs and has thick toenails. Which statement describes the cause of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral vascular disease reduces blood flow, leading to tissue ischemia, which causes hair loss and nail changes due to decreased oxygen delivery.