ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has cystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suprapubic tenderness is common in cystitis due to bladder wall irritation and inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia, and effective diabetes management aims to reduce such symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client about preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drinking 16 oz of cranberry juice daily helps prevent UTIs by inhibiting bacterial adhesion to the urinary tract lining.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports for a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following laboratory reports should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated BUN (35 mg/dL) and serum creatinine (8 mg/dL) are consistent with impaired kidney function in chronic kidney disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chvostek's sign, facial muscle twitching when tapping the facial nerve, is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia.