ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse working in the Neuro ICU is caring for a client with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Which of the following activities would be best assigned to the Licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The administration of pain medications, including morphine, can be appropriately assigned to the LPN under the supervision of an RN. The LPN is trained to administer medications and monitor for common side effects such as respiratory depression, especially in clients who may be at risk due to their neurological condition.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is making a home visit to a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse reviews the home medications taken by the client. Which question should the nurse ask to determine the effectiveness of the client's medication, baclofen (Lioresal)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about spasms directly assesses baclofen's effectiveness, as it is prescribed to reduce muscle spasms in MS.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with stable angina about their condition. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stable angina is predictable, triggered by exertion or stress, and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin, indicating coronary artery disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in the cardiac icu is caring for client with suspected left sided heart failure. For which clinical manifestation should the nurse assess for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to crackles in the lungs due to fluid accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor and report which of the following side effects of benztropine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benztropine's anticholinergic effects can cause urinary retention by inhibiting bladder muscle contraction.