ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 55-year-old patient with rheumatoid arthritis is being evaluated for disease progression. Which of the following laboratory findings is most indicative of increased disease activity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are a direct marker of inflammation, indicating increased disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
A 30-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of dysuria, urgency, and frequency. A urinalysis is performed. Which of the following findings would most likely confirm a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nitrites are commonly found in the urine of patients with UTIs due to bacterial conversion of urinary nitrates to nitrites, a hallmark finding of a UTI.
Question 3 of 5
A 35-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with fatigue, pallor, and shortness of breath on exertion. Laboratory results reveal a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 70 fL. Based on these findings, what is the most likely type of anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by low hemoglobin and low MCV, consistent with the patient's microcytic anemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dextrose 5% in water is isotonic and helps dilute sodium levels to correct hypernatremia gradually.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is experiencing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Which of the following medications should the nurse recognize is associated with the development of PML?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Natalizumab is an immunosuppressant used for multiple sclerosis and has been linked to the development of PML.