ATI RN
ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Buerger's Disease (thromboangiitis obliterans). The nurse will prioritize educating the client about implementing which intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) Low fat diet: Beneficial but not primary for Buerger's.
B) Blood glucose: Relevant for diabetes, not Buerger's.
C) BP control: Important but secondary.
D) Smoking cessation: Correct, critical to halt disease progression.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale:
A) Discharge instructions: Requires nurse expertis
B) Weigh client: Correct, within AP scop
C) Check blood product: Requires nurs
D) Admission assessment: Requires nursE) Ambulate client: Correct, within AP scope.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse receives a new client from the emergency department with an order for propranolol (Inderal). Upon looking at the client's history. which diagnosis would make the nurse clarify this order?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) Tachycardia: Appropriate for propranolol.
B) Kidney failure: Not contraindicated, metabolized by liver.
C) Hypertension: Appropriate us
D) Asthma: Correct, beta-blockers can exacerbate asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily to a client. Available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2.5 mL
Rationale: Desired dose (25 mg) ÷ Available dose (50 mg/5 mL) = 2.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: B,C,E,G
Rationale:
A) Family history: Non-modifiable risk factor; cannot change genetics.
B) High blood pressure: Modifiable through lifestyle and medication, reducing atherosclerosis risk.
C) Obesity: Modifiable via diet and exercise, improving cardiovascular health.
D) Age: Non-modifiable, risk increases with agE) Lack of physical activity: Modifiable, regular exercise reduces risk. F) Gender: Non-modifiable, influences risk differently. G) Smoking: Modifiable, quitting significantly lowers risk.