ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for four clients. The nurse should recognize which of the following clients has a manifestation of hypoparathyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated phosphate levels result from low parathyroid hormone in hypoparathyroidism, which reduces phosphate excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. While assessing the client, the nurse notes a large area of clear drainage seeping from the nasal packing. Which of the following should be the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clear nasal drainage post-hypophysectomy may indicate a CSF leak; checking for glucose helps confirm this, as CSF contains glucose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Annual eye exams detect retinopathy early, a critical step in preventing vision loss in diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
The primary healthcare provider prescribes a cough syrup of 0.4 g every 4 hours. The dosage strength of the syrup is 100 mg/5 mL. The medication bottle contains a measuring spoon that measures in teaspoons and tablespoons. How many teaspoons will the nurse instruct the client to take?
Correct Answer: 4 tsp
Rationale: 0.4 g = 400 mg; 400 mg ÷ (100 mg/5 mL) = 20 mL; 20 mL × 0.2 tsp/mL = 4 tsp, confirming the correct calculation.
Question 5 of 5
A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease results from insufficient aldosterone and cortisol production by the adrenal glands.