ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse, who is assessing a client with peripheral vascular disease, notes that the client has no hair on the legs and has thick toenails. Which statement describes the cause of this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral vascular disease reduces blood flow, leading to tissue ischemia, which causes hair loss and nail changes due to decreased oxygen delivery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse auscultates a systolic murmur in the second intercostal space to the right of the sternum while performing a cardiac assessment on a client. The nurse interprets this finding as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A systolic murmur in this location suggests aortic valve issues, indicating valve distortion, not occlusion, aneurysm, or pericardial fluid changes.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement, made by a client receiving pharmacologic therapy for hypertension, indicates a need for further clarification by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypertension requires lifelong management. Stopping medication when blood pressure normalizes can lead to rebound hypertension, necessitating further education.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has had long standing hypertension has been prescribed a clonidine patch. Which discharge instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating application sites and inspecting skin prevents irritation or allergic reactions, ensuring safe use of the clonidine patch.