ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers atropine 0.5 mg IV to a client. Which action should be performed after the client has received this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine causes dry mouth, necessitating frequent oral care to prevent discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
When using an ECG rhythm strip to quickly estimate the ventricular rate for a client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is the fastest method to estimate heart rate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the telemetry unit with a new onset of the following rhythm. The nurse assesses the rhythm as. The nurse plans to administer.... for the rhythm and intravenous....to prevent blood clots.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation requires rate control (amiodarone) and anticoagulation (heparin) to prevent thromboembolism.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which question should the nurse ask to best assess the client's respiratory status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about the number of pillows assesses orthopnea, a key respiratory symptom in heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of an older adult client with a history of chronic heart failure. The client exhibits +2 pitting edema of the ankles and bibasilar crackles. Based on these findings what action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing the client establishes a baseline to monitor fluid retention, critical in heart failure management.