ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is about to have a lumbar puncture to obtain cerebrospinal fluid for lab analysis. The patient is anxious about damage to the spinal cord. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining the needle placement below the spinal cord addresses the patient's fear of damage.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client on discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin lowers cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular risk, including future strokes, in a client with hyperlipidemia and TIA.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has had a permanent pacemaker inserted. The information in the chart indicates that the device is a DDD. What will the nurse explain about this pacemaker?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A DDD pacemaker has wires in the right atrium and right ventricle to monitor and pace both chambers when needed, ensuring coordinated atrial and ventricular activity.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with testicular cancer, should anticipate a medical prescription for which of the following tumor marker studies? A/An:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hCG and AFP are specific tumor markers for testicular cancer, used to diagnose and monitor treatment response.
Question 5 of 5
The client is diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and is prescribed clopidogrel. Which statement would indicate the medication education has been effective for this client? The client states, 'Clopidogrel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel prevents platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of stroke post-TIA.