ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which class of antihypertensive agents should be avoided by patients with asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Beta-blockers can constrict airways, worsening asthma symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
What findings on assessment would indicate to the nurse that a client has developed osteomyelitis 10 weeks after a right shoulder arthroplasty? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Chills, fever, and localized pain are indicative of osteomyelitis.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a long history of hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for which identifiable cause of secondary hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney disease is a common cause of secondary hypertension due to fluid retention or increased renin production.
Question 4 of 5
A client with pneumonia receiving antibiotic therapy reports white, cheesy patches in the mouth. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: White patches suggest oral thrush, requiring antifungal treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. The patient asks how the infection was obtained. Which information should the nurse include when responding to the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mononucleosis is transmitted through saliva, such as by sharing drinks.