ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with diabetes mellitus has a blood glucose of 300 mg/dL. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High blood glucose requires insulin, hydration, and ketone monitoring to prevent complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports continuing problems related to migraines. The nurse is assessing the psychosocial impact of migraines on the client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Depression is a common comorbidity with migraines, making this question relevant.
Choice B: Sensitivity to light is a physical symptom, not psychosocial.
Choice C: Migraines typically decrease sexual drive, not increase it.
Choice D: Panic-type feelings can be triggered by migraines, assessing anxiety.
Choice E: Fatigue is a common psychosocial impact of migraines.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has a spinal cord injury and spasm-induced incontinence. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate a prescription for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxybutynin is an anticholinergic medication used to treat overactive bladder and spasm-induced incontinence by relaxing bladder smooth muscles, reducing involuntary contractions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about managing hypertension. Which lifestyle change is most effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing sodium helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following statements are true regarding physiological changes of the respiratory system in the aging adult client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age-related respiratory changes, like reduced elasticity, can mimic airway obstruction symptoms.