ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute heart failure who is severely dyspneic and extremely anxious. The nurse anticipates that increased cardiac output and decreased anxiety may be promoted by the IV administration of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload, alleviating dyspnea and improving cardiac output in acute heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse administers atropine 0.5 mg IV to a client. Which action should be performed after the client has received this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atropine causes dry mouth, necessitating frequent oral care to prevent discomfort.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with renal cancer. The client is complaining of flank pain. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal cancer often presents with a flank mass and hematuria due to tumor growth and bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment of an older adult client with a history of chronic heart failure. The client exhibits +2 pitting edema of the ankles and bibasilar crackles. Based on these findings what action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing the client establishes a baseline to monitor fluid retention, critical in heart failure management.