NUR 390 Adult Health Nursing I ATI-Style
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1. A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding
indicates the medication is effective?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased urine output
C. Reduced peripheral edema
D. Increased heart rate
Answer: C
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to reduce fluid overload. A
reduction in peripheral edema indicates decreased fluid retention and
improved heart failure management.
,2. Which assessment finding is most concerning in a patient receiving
morphine?
A. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min
B. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
C. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
D. Temperature of 37.2°C
Answer: A
Morphine can cause respiratory depression. A respiratory rate of
10/min is below normal and requires immediate intervention.
3. A patient with COPD should be placed in which position to promote
optimal breathing?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes lung expansion and reduces work of
breathing in patients with COPD.
,4. Which lab value indicates hypokalemia?
A. 3.0 mEq/L
B. 4.5 mEq/L
C. 5.2 mEq/L
D. 5.8 mEq/L
Answer: A
Normal potassium is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L. A level of 3.0 indicates
hypokalemia.
5. A patient with chest pain is diagnosed with myocardial infarction.
What is the priority action?
A. Administer acetaminophen
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Offer a high-fat meal
Answer: B
Rapid ECG acquisition confirms diagnosis and guides immediate
treatment for MI.
6. Which symptom is most consistent with hypoglycemia?
, A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis and tremors
C. Slow deep respirations
D. Dry skin
Answer: B
Hypoglycemia activates the sympathetic nervous system, causing
sweating and tremors.
7. A patient is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab test is most
important?
A. INR
B. aPTT
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Platelet count only
Answer: B
Heparin therapy is monitored using activated partial thromboplastin
time (aPTT).
8. Which intervention is priority for a patient with acute asthma
attack?
Exam (Concordia University, St. Paul)
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Answers) Plus Rationales 2027 Q&A |
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1. A patient with heart failure is prescribed furosemide. Which finding
indicates the medication is effective?
A. Increased blood pressure
B. Decreased urine output
C. Reduced peripheral edema
D. Increased heart rate
Answer: C
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to reduce fluid overload. A
reduction in peripheral edema indicates decreased fluid retention and
improved heart failure management.
,2. Which assessment finding is most concerning in a patient receiving
morphine?
A. Respiratory rate of 10 breaths/min
B. Blood pressure 130/80 mmHg
C. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
D. Temperature of 37.2°C
Answer: A
Morphine can cause respiratory depression. A respiratory rate of
10/min is below normal and requires immediate intervention.
3. A patient with COPD should be placed in which position to promote
optimal breathing?
A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler’s
D. Prone
Answer: C
High Fowler’s position maximizes lung expansion and reduces work of
breathing in patients with COPD.
,4. Which lab value indicates hypokalemia?
A. 3.0 mEq/L
B. 4.5 mEq/L
C. 5.2 mEq/L
D. 5.8 mEq/L
Answer: A
Normal potassium is 3.5–5.0 mEq/L. A level of 3.0 indicates
hypokalemia.
5. A patient with chest pain is diagnosed with myocardial infarction.
What is the priority action?
A. Administer acetaminophen
B. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
C. Encourage ambulation
D. Offer a high-fat meal
Answer: B
Rapid ECG acquisition confirms diagnosis and guides immediate
treatment for MI.
6. Which symptom is most consistent with hypoglycemia?
, A. Fruity breath odor
B. Diaphoresis and tremors
C. Slow deep respirations
D. Dry skin
Answer: B
Hypoglycemia activates the sympathetic nervous system, causing
sweating and tremors.
7. A patient is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab test is most
important?
A. INR
B. aPTT
C. Hemoglobin A1c
D. Platelet count only
Answer: B
Heparin therapy is monitored using activated partial thromboplastin
time (aPTT).
8. Which intervention is priority for a patient with acute asthma
attack?
