ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring who presented with unstable angina. Before giving the client, a dose of sublingual nitroglycerin, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure ensures safety, as nitroglycerin can cause hypotension, unlike irrelevant pulse, vomiting, or X-ray actions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness or antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What laboratory study results indicates the medications are effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased CD4-T-cell count indicates ART effectiveness by showing immune system recovery, unlike increased viral load or decreased blood counts.
Question 3 of 5
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status at least every cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a compensatory response to increase cerebral perfusion during a stroke, unlike dysrhythmias, heart sounds, or fluid overload.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that all of the following are features of ulcerative colitis except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skip lesions and cobblestone appearance are features of Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis, which has continuous inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing for a blood transfusion. Which of the following would be contraindicated to include in the prep for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring another licensed personnel is required for verification, not contraindicated; other options are necessary or appropriate.