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ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with heart failure and reports slight limitation of physical activity, is comfortable at rest but ordinary physical activity causes symptoms. What heart failure classification does this patient fall under?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class II heart failure, per NYHA classification, involves slight limitation in physical activity with symptoms during ordinary activity, but comfort at rest.
Question 2 of 5
A client with the rhythm below has been admitted into the cardiac icu. What assessment finding does the nurse expect to find in this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The rhythm, likely atrial fibrillation, causes an irregularly irregular pulse, often perceived as palpitations, a hallmark symptom.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse supervises the care of a patient with a temporary radioactive cervical implant. Which action by unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), if observed by the nurse, would require immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This action requires immediate intervention because of the potential radiation exposure to the UAP. A temporary radioactive cervical implant involves placing a radioactive source in or near the patient's cervix. Prolonged close contact increases the risk of radiation exposure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is diagnosed with heart failure and reports slight limitation of physical activity, is comfortable at rest but ordinary physical activity causes symptoms. What heart failure classification does this patient fall under?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Class II heart failure, per NYHA classification, involves slight limitation in physical activity with symptoms during ordinary activity, but comfort at rest.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following side effects of benztropine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benztropine's anticholinergic effects can cause urinary retention by inhibiting bladder muscle contraction.