ATI RN
ATI Nur 112 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and is taking carbidopa-levodopa. The client is concerned that the medication is not working. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's specific concerns about the medication's effectiveness allows the nurse to tailor interventions and education to address the issue accurately.
Question 2 of 5
A client with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) receives a new prescription for lorazepam. Which statement provided by the client requires additional instruction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping lorazepam abruptly if effects are not immediate can cause withdrawal symptoms or rebound anxiety. The client needs instruction to follow the prescribed regimen and consult the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A male client receives a scopolamine transdermal patch 2 hours before surgery. Four hours after surgery, the client tells the nurse that he is experiencing pain and asks why the patch is not working. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scopolamine prevents nausea and vomiting, not pain. The nurse should clarify its purpose and address pain management separately.
Question 4 of 5
A female client starts a new prescription, oxybutynin, for symptoms of an overactive bladder. The client tells the nurse that she is training to run in a half-marathon. Which instruction should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxybutynin reduces sweating, increasing the risk of dehydration and overheating during exercise, which can lead to heat stroke.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to use an inhaler device. Which client statement indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing the mouth after inhaler use, especially with corticosteroids, prevents oral thrush and irritation, indicating proper understanding of instructions.