ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which set of laboratory results indicates a need for client teaching regarding dietary modifications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High cholesterol (180 mg/dL), low HDL (40 mg/dL), and high triglycerides (220 mg/dL) indicate a need for dietary changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is mentally impaired is incontinent of stool. What is the nurse's best intervention to help prevent skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent checks for soiling allow prompt cleaning, reducing skin exposure to irritants and preventing breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should instruct a young female adult with sickle cell anemia to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydration prevents sickle cell crises by reducing blood viscosity, especially in hot weather, unlike the other options.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should teach the client who is taking digoxin 0.125 mg PO daily to call the healthcare provider if which side effect is experienced?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Visual disturbances like blurred vision or halos are signs of digoxin toxicity, requiring immediate reporting to the healthcare provider.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Which set of laboratory results indicates a need for client teaching regarding dietary modifications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High cholesterol (180 mg/dL), low HDL (40 mg/dL), and high triglycerides (220 mg/dL) indicate a need for dietary changes to reduce cardiovascular risk.