ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which data indicates to the nurse that the client's current dose of simvastatin has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An LDL level of 90 mg/dL (optimal <100 mg/dL) indicates simvastatin effectively reduces 'bad' cholesterol, lowering cardiovascular risk.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes that which diagnostic test is used to detect the most common cause of chronic iron deficiency anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stool for occult blood detects gastrointestinal bleeding, the most common cause of chronic iron deficiency 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 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.