ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as indicating the development of postoperative shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypotension is a hallmark sign of shock, indicating inadequate tissue perfusion. Confusion may occur due to cerebral hypoperfusion and inadequate oxygen delivery to the brain. Confusion is a late sign of shock and indicates severe compromise of organ perfusion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge education to a client who has valvular heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching about valvular heart disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Valvular heart disease involves dysfunction of heart valves, leading to impaired blood flow. Monitoring for gradual onset of symptoms such as dyspnea, fatigue, palpitations, chest discomfort, and edema is crucial for early detection of disease progression, allowing timely intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy increases the risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias, particularly during strenuous activity. Avoiding strenuous activity reduces the likelihood of triggering life-threatening arrhythmias, indicating the client's understanding of the teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has mitral valve stenosis that has not responded to pharmacological therapies about other treatment options. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in their teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement accurately describes balloon valvuloplasty, which is a common procedure used to treat mitral valve stenosis. By inflating the balloon within the narrowed valve, the procedure aims to widen the valve opening, thus improving blood flow through the heart.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client? (Select All That Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Colchicine and Indomethacin are used to reduce inflammation and pain in pericarditis. Acetaminophen may relieve pain but is not primary, while Amiodarone and Nitroglycerine are not typically used.