NRSG 121 ATI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONAL 2025 LATEST UPDATE
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NRSG 121 ATI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONAL 2025 LATEST UPDATE
A nurse in a provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindicati...
NRSG 121 ATI EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONAL
2025 LATEST UPDATE
A nurse in a provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and
requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently
prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil? - Answer-Isosorbide
Rational:Clients who are on nitrates including isosorbide and nitroglycerin preparations
cannot take sildenafil, because of the serious medication interaction. There is the
possibility of sudden death due to hypotension.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis, Which the of following menu
selections should the nurse include in the plan? - Answer-Grilled chicken breast with
white rice
Rational:Both of these items are low in fiber which is advised during the inflammation of
diverticulitis. In the presence of diverticulosis, a high-fiber diet is indicated.
A nurse is caring for a client who has an intracranial aneurysm and requires aneurysm
precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? - Answer-
Minimize environmental stimuli.
Rational:A client who has a cerebral aneurysm is at risk for rupture and should avoid
any stimulation that could cause anxiety, such as noise or bright lights,
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has
osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer-"I can use either heat or ice to
help relieve the discomfort."
Rational:The nurse should reinforce that different treatment modalities, such as heat or
cold therapy, can be tried to determine which one is more effective for the client. Heat
application can help with muscle relaxation in the area around the affected joint. The
application of cold numbs nerve endings and decreases joint inflammation.
A nurse is caring for a client following cataract surgery. Which of the following
comments from the client should the nurse report to the client's provider? - Answer-"I
need something for the pain in my eye. I can't stand it."
Rational:Following cataract surgery, the client should expect only mild pain and should
immediately report any pain, decrease in vision, or increase in discharge from the eye.
Severe eye pain after surgery might indicate increased intraocular pressure or
hemorrhage.
, A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just returned from PACU after
receiving a spinal anesthetic during knee surgery. For which of the following findings
should the nurse notify the provider? - Answer-Systolic blood pressure changed from
140 mm Hg to 120 mm Hg
rational:Spinal anesthesia causes vasodilation and if the blood pressure remains more
than 10 mm Hg below the client's baseline, there is a potential for shock. The nurse
should notify the provider.
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sumatriptan tablets to treat
migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -
Answer-"Report swelling of eyelids after dosage."
Rational:The client should report swelling of eyelids and lips to provider, which can
indicate an allergic reaction to this medication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The nurse
should expect which of the following findings? - Answer-Difficulty starting the flow of
urine
Rational:Hesitancy or difficulty starting the flow of urine is an expected finding of BPH.
A nurse is assessing a client who has a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Tingling
in the arms Shoulder pain Stiff neck.
rational:Tingling in the arms is correct. Numbness and tingling in the upper extremities
are common manifestations of a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Shoulder pain is
correct. Shoulder pain, particularly on the top of the shoulders, is a common
manifestation of a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Stiff neck correct. Pain and
stiffness in the neck are common manifestations of a herniated cervical intervertebral
disc.
A nurse is providing teaching about ileostomy care to a client. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-"I will be certain
to take enteric-coated medications."
Rational:This is not an appropriate statement and indicates a need for additional
teaching. Enteric-coated medications should be avoided to reduce the risk of blockage
caused by the coating.
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a femur fracture in an automobile accident
and is placed into skeletal traction. The nurse may remove the weights from the traction
device if which of the following occurs? - Answer-The client develops a life-threatening
situation.
Rational: Traction weights, which are to hang freely at all times, are never to be
removed without a specific provider prescription unless there is a life-threatening
situation.
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