ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the following four clients on the nursing unit. Which client is at the highest risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients who have undergone major open abdominal surgery are at the highest risk for the development of DVT due to the surgery itself and postoperative immobility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient with diabetes mellitus about the chronic complications associated with the disease. What information should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus can lead to several chronic complications, including retinopathy, which can cause blindness. Regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has returned to the unit following a peripheral artery angiogram with a stent insertion. Four hours post-procedure, the nurse can no longer palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse and the foot is cold and dusky. What should be the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is the correct immediate action. The symptoms suggest a possible occlusion of the stent, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which client does the nurse recognize to have the greatest risk of an adverse reaction if prescribed potassium Penicillin G?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dehydration can affect kidney function, and Penicillin G is excreted by the kidneys. Patients with reduced kidney function are at higher risk of adverse reactions.
Question 5 of 5
The client, on an intensified insulin regimen, consistently has a fasting blood glucose between 70 and 80 mg/dL, a postprandial blood glucose level below 200 mg/dL, and a hemoglobin A1c level of 5.5%. What is the nurse's interpretation of these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's fasting blood glucose level, postprandial blood glucose level, and hemoglobin A1c level are all within the target range for good blood glucose control in diabetes.