ATI RN
ATI Nur120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a client with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) about measures to limit disease progression. Which interventions would the nurse include for this client? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale:
A) Smoking cessation: Correct, critical for PA
B) Compression stockings: Incorrect, may impair arterial flow.
C) Heating pad: Unsafe, risks burns.
D) Exercise: Correct, improves circulation. E) Hot water soak: Unsafe, risks injury. F) Decrease saturated fats: Correct, improves cardiovascular health.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale:
A) Discharge instructions: Requires nurse expertis
B) Weigh client: Correct, within AP scop
C) Check blood product: Requires nurs
D) Admission assessment: Requires nursE) Ambulate client: Correct, within AP scope.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being administered spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored due to taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A) Troponins: Not related to spironolacton
B) Potassium: Correct, monitor for hyperkalemi
C) Albumin: Not directly affecte
D) Bicarbonate: Less critical than potassium.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily to a client. Available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 2.5 mL
Rationale: Desired dose (25 mg) ÷ Available dose (50 mg/5 mL) = 2.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client due for their dose of carvedilol (Coreg). The nurse completes vital signs prior to administration of the medication. Which vital sign would be an indication to hold the dose scheduled and notify the healthcare provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
A) BP 102/76: Low but not critical unless symptomati
B) Temp 100.3 F: Not related to carvedilol.
C) RR 10: Concerning but not primary reason to hol
D) HR 49: Correct, bradycardia warrants holding beta-blocker.