ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which signs/symptoms should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes a slowed metabolism, leading to fatigue and hair loss, unlike hyperthyroidism which causes symptoms like sweating and nervousness.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for an unconscious client with increasing intracranial pressure, the nursing intervention that is contraindicated is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Routine oropharyngeal suctioning can increase intracranial pressure by stimulating the vagus nerve, making it contraindicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who was admitted with a history of multiple myeloma. The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is common in multiple myeloma due to bone breakdown by cancerous plasma cells.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. During a pre-treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that the most likely side effect would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat is the most likely side effect due to radiation-induced inflammation of laryngeal tissues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a pneumothorax with a chest tube in place. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crepitus indicates subcutaneous emphysema, a sign of air leakage from improper chest tube function, requiring immediate reporting.