ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 of 5
A client is experiencing a thyroid storm precipitated by a right lower lobe pneumonia. The vital signs are: HR-140/min; RR-28, B/P-196/54; T-101.4°F, Pulse Oximetry-96%. What action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes increased metabolic rate and dehydration risk. Maintaining IV fluids and monitoring hydration status are critical to prevent electrolyte imbalances and support circulation. Other options are not indicated based on the client's current condition.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse administers atenolol 50 mg PO bid to a client who has coronary artery disease. The nurse understands that the therapeutic effect of this medication for this client is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atenolol reduces heart rate and contractility, decreasing cardiac workload and oxygen demand, beneficial for coronary artery disease.