ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with end-stage renal disease who is on hemodialysis is preparing to receive a treatment. Which of the following medication administration techniques should the nurse use to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding medications until after hemodialysis prevents potential removal of medications during the treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Which finding is consistent with known risk factors for this disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Military veterans have a higher incidence of ALS, possibly due to environmental exposures.
Question 3 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing tachypnea and dyspnea. The nurse should plan to implement which of the following interventions to reduce bronchiolar collapse and air-trapping?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing creates back pressure to prevent bronchiolar collapse and reduce air-trapping.
Question 4 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive urine ketones are expected in DKA due to fat breakdown and ketone production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a new diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum cholesterol is common in hypothyroidism due to decreased thyroid hormone levels affecting lipid metabolism.