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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is brought into the emergency room with sudden severe complaints of eye pain, blurred and decreased visual acuity, and extreme pressure in their eyes. The nurse would most likely suspect the client to have:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute angle-closure glaucoma is characterized by sudden, severe eye pain, blurred and decreased visual acuity, and increased intraocular pressure. This condition is a medical emergency.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child who was recently diagnosed with moderate persistent asthma. Which common asthma triggers should the nurse teach the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and certain cough products are common asthma triggers that can cause airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction. Physical activity is not a trigger if managed with an asthma action plan and proper medication use.
Question 4 of 5
The client's family complains of several gradually presenting signs and symptoms. The nurse suspects Parkinson's disease based on what signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Bradykinesia, pill rolling, and unilateral tremors are hallmark symptoms of Parkinson's disease, reflecting motor dysfunction.
Question 5 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.