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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) information related to positions used to breathe more easily. The nurse teaches the client to assume which position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sitting on the edge of the bed with arms supported (tripod position) helps COPD patients breathe more easily by allowing better diaphragm movement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's eyes and notes that when the client looks at a near object, the pupil constricts, but when the client looks at an object in the distance, the pupil dilates. The nurse should identify this finding as which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accommodation is the process by which the eye adjusts its focus from near to distant objects (or vice versa). This involves changes in the shape of the lens, controlled by the ciliary muscles. The client's ability to focus on objects at varying distances correctly describes the accommodation process.
Question 3 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in heart failure, helping to assess the severity and treatment effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A client is brought into the emergency room with sudden severe complaints of eye pain, blurred and decreased visual acuity, and extreme pressure in their eyes. The nurse would most likely suspect the client to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by sudden, severe eye pain, blurred and decreased visual acuity, and increased intraocular pressure. This condition is a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A client received atropine intraoperatively for symptomatic sinus bradycardia during a cardiac catheterization. In the immediate postoperative period, the nurse monitors the client for which effects of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic, can cause urinary retention by relaxing bladder smooth muscles, inhibiting voiding.