ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the telemetry unit with a new onset of the following rhythm. The nurse assesses the rhythm as. The nurse plans to administer.... for the rhythm and intravenous....to prevent blood clots.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation requires rate control (amiodarone) and anticoagulation (heparin) to prevent thromboembolism.
Question 2 of 5
A client is to receive 500 mL of IV fluid over 8 hours. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?
Correct Answer: 62.5 mL/h
Rationale:
To determine the IV pump rate, divide the total volume (500 mL) by the infusion time (8 hours): 500 mL / 8 hours = 62.5 mL/h.
Question 3 of 5
The client problem of Activity Intolerance related to decrease in cardiac reserve is identified for a client with chronic heart failure. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care related to this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alternating activity and rest periods helps manage energy demands and prevents overexertion in heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
Which initial assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in ALL leads to petechiae and epistaxis due to low platelet counts, common initial findings at diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. Which assessment finding is related to advanced stage ovarian cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ascites, fluid accumulation in the abdomen, is common in advanced ovarian cancer due to tumor spread to abdominal organs.