ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of venous disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swollen and enlarged veins, or varicose veins, are a hallmark of peripheral venous disease due to weakened vein valves causing blood pooling.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure optimal absorption, ideally 30-60 minutes before breakfast or 3-4 hours after a meal.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has been taught the dosage of insulin. Which injection site allows for the fastest absorption of insulin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen is the fastest site for insulin absorption due to its vascularity and accessibility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of DKA, driving the metabolic acidosis that causes Kussmaul breathing as the body compensates for high blood glucose and ketone levels.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is critically ill. Which of the following lab findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L indicates severe hyponatremia in SIADH, requiring immediate intervention to prevent neurological complications.