ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension and diagnosis of chronic renal disease asks a nurse how the disease occurred. The nurse should accurately respond to the client by making which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension damages renal blood vessels, reducing blood flow and causing kidney tissue damage, leading to chronic renal disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has gout about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client that which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweetened iced tea, often containing high-fructose corn syrup, can increase uric acid levels, potentially triggering gout attacks.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension and diagnosis of chronic renal disease asks a nurse how the disease occurred. The nurse should accurately respond to the client by making which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension damages renal blood vessels, reducing blood flow and causing kidney tissue damage, leading to chronic renal disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube in place for treatment of a hemothorax. The nurse should prioritize which nursing intervention when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing exercises promote lung expansion and prevent atelectasis, critical for recovery from hemothorax.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a lecture about cancer prevention strategies for clients seeking to engage in health promotion. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for the development of laryngeal cancer? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Chewing tobacco, secondhand smoke, and occupational chemical exposure (e.g., painting) are risk factors for laryngeal cancer.