ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What should be the nurse's initial step when developing an educational plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the client's perception of what it means to live with diabetes should be the initial step when developing an educational plan. Understanding the client's perspective can help tailor the education to meet their needs and improve their ability to manage their diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining to a patient why oral antihyperglycemic agents are not effective in Type 1 diabetes. What is the reason?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: People with Type 1 diabetes have little or no insulin that can be released due to the destruction of pancreatic β-cells, making oral antihyperglycemic agents ineffective.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis asks the nurse, "How does this blood thinner heparin work?" Which response is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin does not thin the blood; instead, it prevents new clots from forming and existing clots from growing larger. It does this by increasing the activity of antithrombin, which in turn inactivates thrombin and factor Xa.
Question 4 of 5
The client's chart indicates the diagnosis of stage III peripheral arterial disease. Which nursing assessment finding correlates with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage III PAD, or critical limb ischemia, is characterized by severe symptoms like burning pain at rest, especially at night.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has just informed a patient that they have breast cancer and will require a mastectomy. The nurse finds that the patient is crying. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a patient is informed about a serious diagnosis like breast cancer and the need for a mastectomy, it is common for them to experience a range of emotions, including sadness, fear, and anxiety. Offering to be there for the patient if they want to talk acknowledges their emotional distress and provides comfort.