Med Surg Exam #4 - ATI QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS Graded A+
Explanations are provided for each answer
A nurse is screening a client for hypertension. The nurse should identify that which of the
following actions by the client increase the risk for hypertension? (SATA)
A. Drinking 8 oz nonfat milk daily
B. Eating popcorn at the movie theater
C. Walking 1 mile daily at 12 min/mile pace
D. Consuming 36 oz beer daily
E. Getting a massage once a week - Correct Answer: B. Eating popcorn at the movie theater
D. Consuming 36 oz beer daily
Popcorn at a movie theater contains a large quantity of sodium and fat, which increases the risk
for hypertension. Consuming more than 24 oz beer per day for a male client or 12 oz for a female
client increases the risk for hypertension
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is obtaining a history from a client who has type 2 diabetes
Mellitus and a recent diagnosis of hypertension. This is the second time in 2 weeks that the client
experienced hypoglycemia. Which of the following client data should the nurse report to the
provider?
, A. Takes psyllium daily as a fiber laxative
B. Drinks skim milk daily as a bedtime snack
C. Takes metoprolol daily after meals
D. Drinks grapefruit juice daily with breakfast - Correct Answer: C. Takes metoprolol daily after
meals
Metoprolol can mask the effects of hypoglycemia in clients who have diabetes mellitus
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department with blood pressure
of 266/147. the client reports a headache and double vision. The client states, "I ran out of my
diltiazem 3 days ago, and I am unable to purchase more." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. administer acetaminophen for headache
B. provide teaching regarding the importance of not abruptly stopping an antihypertensive
C. obtain IV access and prepare to administer an IV antihypertensive
D. call social services for a referral for financial assistance in obtaining prescribed medication -
Correct Answer: C. obtain IV access and prepare to administer an IV antihypertensive
the greatest risk for the client is injury due to a BP of 266/247., which can be life threatening and
should be lowered as soon as possible. obtaining IV access will permit administration of an IV
hypertensive, which will act more rapidly than by the oral route
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypertension and a new
prescription for spironolactone 25 mg/day. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I should eat a lot of fruits and vegetable, especially bananas and potatoes
B. I will report any changes in heart rate to my provider
C. I should replace the salt shaker on my table with a salt substitute
WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS Graded A+
Explanations are provided for each answer
A nurse is screening a client for hypertension. The nurse should identify that which of the
following actions by the client increase the risk for hypertension? (SATA)
A. Drinking 8 oz nonfat milk daily
B. Eating popcorn at the movie theater
C. Walking 1 mile daily at 12 min/mile pace
D. Consuming 36 oz beer daily
E. Getting a massage once a week - Correct Answer: B. Eating popcorn at the movie theater
D. Consuming 36 oz beer daily
Popcorn at a movie theater contains a large quantity of sodium and fat, which increases the risk
for hypertension. Consuming more than 24 oz beer per day for a male client or 12 oz for a female
client increases the risk for hypertension
A nurse in an urgent care clinic is obtaining a history from a client who has type 2 diabetes
Mellitus and a recent diagnosis of hypertension. This is the second time in 2 weeks that the client
experienced hypoglycemia. Which of the following client data should the nurse report to the
provider?
, A. Takes psyllium daily as a fiber laxative
B. Drinks skim milk daily as a bedtime snack
C. Takes metoprolol daily after meals
D. Drinks grapefruit juice daily with breakfast - Correct Answer: C. Takes metoprolol daily after
meals
Metoprolol can mask the effects of hypoglycemia in clients who have diabetes mellitus
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department with blood pressure
of 266/147. the client reports a headache and double vision. The client states, "I ran out of my
diltiazem 3 days ago, and I am unable to purchase more." Which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
A. administer acetaminophen for headache
B. provide teaching regarding the importance of not abruptly stopping an antihypertensive
C. obtain IV access and prepare to administer an IV antihypertensive
D. call social services for a referral for financial assistance in obtaining prescribed medication -
Correct Answer: C. obtain IV access and prepare to administer an IV antihypertensive
the greatest risk for the client is injury due to a BP of 266/247., which can be life threatening and
should be lowered as soon as possible. obtaining IV access will permit administration of an IV
hypertensive, which will act more rapidly than by the oral route
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of hypertension and a new
prescription for spironolactone 25 mg/day. which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I should eat a lot of fruits and vegetable, especially bananas and potatoes
B. I will report any changes in heart rate to my provider
C. I should replace the salt shaker on my table with a salt substitute
