ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following medications are going to dilate the coronary arteries and redirect blood flow so that ischemic tissue is oxygenated?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nitroglycerin dilates coronary arteries, increasing blood flow to ischemic myocardium. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator, aspirin prevents clotting, and digoxin enhances contractility, none dilating coronary vessels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heat intolerance occurs in Graves' hyperthyroidism from excess metabolism. Bradycardia , weight gain , and lethargy are hypothyroid symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson's results from dopamine deficiency, not acetylcholine. Soft foods , prune juice , and carbidopa-levodopa are correct management strategies.
Question 4 of 5
What is the priority of care for a child who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A gluten-free diet ensures nutrient absorption for growth, the priority in pediatric celiac disease. Crisis prevention and adjustment are secondary, and respiratory issues are irrelevant.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with a diagnosis of a thyroid storm. Which of the following orders would the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin worsens thyroid storm by displacing thyroid hormone. Prednisolone , diazepam , and metoprolol reduce inflammation, agitation, and tachycardia, respectively.