ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 58-year-old male patient with a history of colon cancer has developed jaundice. Which laboratory finding would most likely suggest liver metastasis as the cause of the jaundice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated serum bilirubin levels suggest liver dysfunction, likely due to metastasis in a patient with colon cancer and jaundice.
Question 2 of 5
A 38-year-old construction worker reports hand weakness and difficulty gripping tools. Examination reveals atrophy of the thenar eminence and decreased sensation in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. What diagnostic test would most likely confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies are the gold standard for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. These tests measure the electrical activity of the muscles and the speed of nerve impulses to confirm nerve compression.
Question 3 of 5
A 68-year-old male patient presents with symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which findings are consistent with BPH? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,G
Rationale: Nocturia, increased urinary frequency, hesitancy in starting urine flow, and decreased urinary stream are common symptoms of BPH due to prostate enlargement.
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 is being evaluated for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate the provider will order to assist with diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lumbar puncture can detect oligoclonal bands in cerebrospinal fluid, aiding in multiple sclerosis diagnosis.