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ATI n120 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has finished teaching a patient diagnosed with chronic stable angina about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calling an ambulance if chest pain persists after three nitroglycerin doses 5 minutes apart indicates understanding of the need for emergency care for potential myocardial infarction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease about measures to limit disease progression. Which items would the nurse include on a list of suggestions for the client?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Preventing leg injuries, regular walking to improve circulation, and reducing dietary fats help manage peripheral arterial disease. Tight compression stockings and ice packs can worsen symptoms by restricting blood flow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents new clot formation, not a thrombolytic that dissolves existing clots.
Question 4 of 5
A client with angina pectoris is experiencing chest pain that radiates down the left arm. The nurse administers a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet to the client. The client's pain is unrelieved, and the nurse determines that the client needs another nitroglycerin tablet. Which cue is most important for the nurse to check before administering the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nitroglycerin, a vasodilator, can lower blood pressure, so checking blood pressure before administering another dose is critical to avoid complications like hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has finished teaching a patient diagnosed with chronic stable angina about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calling an ambulance if chest pain persists after three nitroglycerin doses 5 minutes apart indicates understanding of the need for emergency care for potential myocardial infarction.