ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is discharged with a prescription for amlodipine. The client should be instructed to self-monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amlodipine commonly causes edema due to vasodilation, so monitoring for lower extremity swelling is essential.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement, made by the client with coronary artery disease, alerts the nurse that the client may be experiencing difficulty adapting to the illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delaying medical attention for chest pain suggests denial or poor adaptation, increasing the risk of complications like myocardial infarction.
Question 3 of 5
During an admission assessment of a client, the nurse palpates enlarged axillary lymph nodes. Which question should the nurse ask the client related to this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Enlarged lymph nodes often result from recent infections, as lymph nodes swell to fight pathogens, making this the most relevant question.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a client diagnosed with thrombocytopenia, the nurse should plan to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding invasive procedures minimizes bleeding risk in thrombocytopenia, where low platelet counts impair clotting.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should instruct a young female adult with sickle cell anemia to do which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Pregnancy and low-oxygen environments increase crisis risk, making A and B correct. Strenuous exercise, flying, and avoiding water are incorrect or harmful.