ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a newly diagnosed client about treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine worsens hyperthyroidism; antithyroid drugs are needed. Avoiding goitrogens , methimazole , and iodine are correct for hyperthyroidism.
Question 2 of 5
A client who had a cerebrovascular accident is assessed by a speech therapist after choking and having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mashed potatoes, soft and thick, reduce aspiration risk in post-CVA dysphagia. Steak , iced tea , and grapes increase choking or aspiration hazards.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin prevents clot growth in pulmonary embolism, stabilizing it. Dexamethasone reduces inflammation, atropine treats bradycardia, and furosemide manages fluid, not clots.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided heart failure. Which of the following symptoms correlate to this diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Tachypnea and cough result from pulmonary edema in left-sided heart failure. Jugular vein distention and ascites indicate right-sided failure, and confusion is a late, non-specific sign.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical floor. Which client should be assessed first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain in lupus may indicate pericarditis, a life-threatening issue, prioritizing assessment. Anuria is expected, itching is non-urgent, and PAD pain is chronic.