ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with esophageal varices. Which of these findings would be early indicators of bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia, restlessness, and pallor indicate early blood loss from varices. Epigastric fullness is vague, yellow sclera reflects liver issues, and bradycardia/lethargy are late signs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with esophageal varices. Which of these findings would be early indicators of bleeding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia, restlessness, and pallor indicate early blood loss from varices. Epigastric fullness is vague, yellow sclera reflects liver issues, and bradycardia/lethargy are late signs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The nurse reviews the provider's orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carvedilol, a non-selective beta-blocker, risks bronchospasm in asthma. Fluticasone , captopril , and isosorbide are safe for asthma and heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a client on foods to avoid when taking iodine supplements in a client with Graves' disease. Which of the following would be included in this teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Goitrogens in Brussel sprouts , cabbage , and broccoli inhibit thyroid hormone production, aiding Graves' management. Fish is iodine-rich, worsening hyperthyroidism, and peaches are neutral.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of a right-sided brain attack (CVA). The client is right-handed. Which task will be most difficult for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Writing, a fine motor skill, relies on the right hand, disrupted by right-sided CVA's left-sided impairment. Dressing , combing , and eating are less precise.