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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with angina pectoris appears to be very anxious and states, 'So I had a heart attack, right?' Which response should the nurse make to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Explaining that the client did not have a heart attack but emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing chest pain provides accurate information and reassurance.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-thyroidectomy that is showing clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive Chvostek's sign, elicited by facial muscle twitching when tapping the facial nerve, indicates hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which manifestations of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal tenderness/pain is a key manifestation of peritonitis, indicating inflammation of the peritoneum.
Question 4 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in heart failure. Monitoring BNP levels helps assess the severity of heart failure and the effectiveness of treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's eyes and notes that when the client looks at a near object, the pupil constricts, but when the client looks at an object in the distance, the pupil dilates. The nurse should identify this finding as which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accommodation is the process by which the eye adjusts its focus from near to distant objects (or vice versa). This involves changes in the shape of the lens, controlled by the ciliary muscles. The client's ability to focus on objects at varying distances correctly describes the accommodation process.