ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiofrequency catheter ablation uses electrical energy to ablate areas causing abnormal electrical signals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer naproxen 500 mg PO BID for a client who has osteoarthritis. The amount available is naproxen 125 mg/5 mL oral suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 20
Rationale: Desired dose / Available dose = 500 mg / (125 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A client with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is undergoing photodynamic therapy with the medication Verteporfin. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verteporfin is photosensitizing, requiring avoidance of sunlight to prevent severe reactions.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is prescribed amiodarone. The nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amiodarone can cause pulmonary toxicity, a serious adverse effect requiring monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a new diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum cholesterol is common in hypothyroidism due to decreased thyroid hormone levels affecting lipid metabolism.