ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client newly diagnosed with lung cancer. The nurse understands the client requires additional discharge teaching when the client states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing smoking in the house exposes the client to secondhand smoke, which can worsen lung cancer and hinder recovery.
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 evaluating a client's response to ondansetron following the administration of chemotherapy. Which finding indicates an expected outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerating oral fluids indicates effective nausea control, an expected outcome of ondansetron.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse receives report at 0700 on a client who has 500 mL of IV fluid left in the bag. The IV is running at 125 mL per hour. At what time should the nurse expect to change the bag (military time)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 500 mL ÷ 125 mL/hour = 4 hours; 0700 + 4 hours = 1100, the time to change the IV bag.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client diagnosed with heart failure. Which information should the nurse provide to assist the client to limit complications and prevent future hospitalizations? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Low sodium reduces fluid retention. C: Weight gain indicates fluid overload. D: Shortness of breath suggests worsening heart failure. A and E are incorrect due to fluid restriction needs and the necessity of medical guidance for diuretics.