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ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism. Which of the following orders from the healthcare provider can be expected to reduce the client's overproduction of calcium? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: A low calcium diet reduces intake, high fiber binds calcium, lowering absorption. Parathyroidectomy removes overactive glands, stopping excess PTH-driven calcium release. Furosemide increases renal calcium excretion. Calcium carbonate worsens hypercalcemia, and fluid restriction concentrates calcium, counterproductive.
Question 2 of 5
Which disease process has a manifestation of excessive production in mucus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bronchitis causes excess mucus from inflamed bronchial tubes. Emphysema involves alveolar damage, PAD affects arteries, and heart failure causes edema, not mucus.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the thyroid gland?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcitonin, from thyroid, lowers calcium. Renin is from kidneys, BNP from heart, and erythropoietin from kidneys, not thyroid.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of a right-sided brain attack (CVA). The client is right-handed. Which task will be most difficult for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Writing, a fine motor skill, relies on the right hand, disrupted by right-sided CVA's left-sided impairment. Dressing , combing , and eating are less precise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse notes in the client's health history a diagnosis of hepatitis B. Which of the following activities would most likely put the client at risk for this illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tattooing with unsterile needles risks hepatitis B, matching the 90-day incubation. Undeveloped areas , conferences , and recent birth are less likely.