ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is being discharged with a prescription for warfarin. Which information should be included in the teaching for this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular laboratory tests, specifically the International Normalized Ratio (INR), are crucial when taking warfarin to monitor its effectiveness and adjust the dosage if necessary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches a diabetic patient how to perform foot care. Which action by the patient would indicate that they can correctly perform foot care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Utilizing a mirror to examine the soles of the feet is a recommended practice for diabetic patients. This allows them to check for any cuts, sores, blisters, or changes in the skin that they may not be able to see otherwise.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? Which clinical manifestation should the nurse anticipate as an expected finding for a client diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg. One of the most common symptoms of DVT is swelling of the affected extremity. This occurs because the blood clot obstructs the flow of blood, causing fluid to build up in the tissues.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is discharging a client who was just prescribed insulin glargine daily at 2000. Which of the following should be included in the teaching? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Rotating injection sites when administering insulin glargine is important to prevent lipodystrophy, a condition that can affect insulin absorption. Insulin glargine has no peak of action, which reduces the risk of hypoglycemia. This is a key feature of long-acting insulins like glargine. Checking for microalbuminuria if blood glucose levels are above 280 mg/dL is a good practice. Microalbuminuria can be an early sign of kidney damage, which can occur with poorly controlled diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse identifies the problem of Fluid Volume Excess for a patient. Which assessment finding validates this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid Volume Excess (FVE), or hypervolemia, refers to an isotonic expansion of the ECF due to an increase in total body sodium content and an increase in total body water. One of the defining characteristics of FVE is an increase in urine specific gravity.
Therefore, a urine specific gravity of 1.012 can validate the problem of Fluid Volume Excess for a patient.