ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly diagnosed 8-year-old child with type I diabetes mellitus and his mother are receiving diabetes education prior to discharge. The physician has prescribed Glucagon for emergency use. The mother asks the purpose of this medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glucagon is a hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, making it effective in treating severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) that can occur due to an insulin overdose.
Question 2 of 5
Which test results require the most immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate action to prevent serious complications.
Question 3 of 5
A child with otitis media had a myringotomy with insertion of tubes. The nurse provides discharge instructions to the parents regarding the administration of antibiotics. Which statement indicates understanding of the instructions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Completing the full course of antibiotics prevents recurrence and resistance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse makes a home care visit to a client with a diagnosis of right sided stroke. The client's spouse reports that she was recently diagnosed with gastroenteritis and is having frequent loose stools. The nurse is most concerned with which observation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing food while having gastroenteritis risks contaminating the food, potentially infecting the client.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a ruptured appendix. What assessment findings would support the diagnosis of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hard, rigid abdomen indicates involuntary guarding due to peritoneal inflammation.