ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who received a transfusion of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) for an acute GI bleed related to accidental wantarin overdose. Which laboratory result would indicate the need for an additional unit of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) to correct the problem caused by the overdose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 3.7 indicates prolonged clotting time due to warfarin overdose, which FFP can correct by providing clotting factors.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the client's rhythm on the monitor. The patient is unresponsive with no pulse. The nurse identifies the rhythm as. The nurse's priority action is
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a chaotic rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation to restore cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following topics should the nurse include in a community health promotion seminar to illustrate ways to reduce the risk of cervical cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safer sex methods, like condom use, reduce HPV transmission, a primary cause of cervical cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A client returns to the surgical unit following a right modified radical mastectomy with dissection of axillary lymph nodes. An appropriate nursing intervention in the postoperative care for the client includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A limb alert bracelet prevents procedures on the affected arm, reducing lymphedema risk post-lymph node dissection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client diagnosed with heart failure. Which information should the nurse provide to assist the client to limit complications and prevent future hospitalizations? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Low sodium reduces fluid retention. C: Weight gain indicates fluid overload. D: Shortness of breath suggests worsening heart failure. A and E are incorrect due to fluid restriction needs and the necessity of medical guidance for diuretics.