ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about the prescribed hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg PO daily. Which statement, made by the client, would indicate that the teaching has been effective? "I will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking hydrochlorothiazide in the morning prevents nocturia, indicating understanding of proper administration timing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the past medical history of a group of clients. Which client would the nurse suspect as having folic acid deficiency? The:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's disease impairs folic acid absorption in the small intestine, increasing deficiency risk, unlike the other conditions listed.
Question 3 of 5
The client with pernicious anemia asks why vitamin B12 injections are necessary. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin B12 is critical for red blood cell production and neurological health, addressing the core issue in pernicious anemia.
Question 4 of 5
The client says to the nurse, "I get a headache every time I put on my Nitropatch." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache is a common side effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation and typically subsides with continued use. The nurse should reassure the client and suggest analgesics like acetaminophen, rather than suggesting dosage changes or implying the headache is permanent.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has provided discharge teaching to a client prescribed nitroglycerin SL. Which statement, made by the client, indicates that the teaching has been effective? I will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fizzling tablets indicate active nitroglycerin, so discarding them would be incorrect, but the document marks A as correct, possibly due to a typo. The rationale assumes the intent was to identify effective tablets.