ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse has obtained assessment data for a client who is scheduled for a cardiac angiogram (catheterization). Which information must the nurse report to the health care provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple allergies must be reported as they may affect the choice of contrast agents or medications, potentially preventing adverse reactions during the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
Which data indicates to the nurse that the client's current dose of simvastatin has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An LDL level of 90 mg/dL (optimal <100 mg/dL) indicates simvastatin effectively reduces 'bad' cholesterol, lowering cardiovascular risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia as the result of a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. What discharge instruction should the nurse provide if this client is also prescribed aspirin 81 mg daily?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking aspirin with milk or food in the morning protects the stomach lining, reducing the risk of GI bleeding in a client with a history of GI bleed.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the chart of a client with an indication of myocardial infarction or unstable angina. Which laboratory test result(s) should the nurse recognize as an indication of myocardial injury? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Elevated troponins and CK-MB are specific markers of myocardial injury, released during heart muscle damage.