ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weakness is a hallmark symptom of myasthenia gravis, resulting from the impaired transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. Monitoring for weakness is crucial to assess the progression of the disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering oral corticosteroids is essential in preventing an Addisonian crisis by replacing deficient hormones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV infection dementia and has progressed to AIDS. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night sweats are a classic symptom of AIDS due to opportunistic infections and other complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing a physical assessment of a client who has early osteoarthritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain worsens with activity is a common symptom of osteoarthritis, as joint use tends to exacerbate pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a presentation at a community center about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should plan to include which of the following findings as a manifestation of SLE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A raised rash, such as a butterfly rash across the cheeks, is a classic manifestation of SLE.