ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for surgery to repair retinal detachment. Which of the following preoperative instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting head movement is crucial to prevent further damage to the retina. Sudden head movements can exacerbate the detachment.
Question 2 of 5
A newly diagnosed 8-year-old child with type I diabetes mellitus and his mother are receiving diabetes education prior to discharge. The physician has prescribed Glucagon for emergency use. The mother asks the purpose of this medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, making it effective in treating severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that can occur due to an insulin overdose.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult patient asks the nurse what caused his cataract. The nurse's response is based on which information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most prevalent cause of cataracts, especially in older adults, is aging. As people get older, changes in the lens of the eye can lead to clouding, resulting in cataracts.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse asks what 'primary hypertension' is. What response by the registered nurse is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary hypertension, also known as essential hypertension, is characterized by high blood pressure that does not have a known secondary cause.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals is important to prevent stomach upset, a common side effect of these drugs.