ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is found unresponsive and pulseless in their room. An ECG confirms the client is in pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse should anticipate the need for taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defibrillation is the appropriate intervention for pulseless ventricular tachycardia to restore a normal rhythm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is to perform peritoneal dialysis at home. Which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warming the dialysate solution before instillation prevents discomfort and cramping during peritoneal dialysis.