ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following findings is a late manifestation of this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Knuckle deformities are a late manifestation of RA, reflecting joint damage and deformities due to prolonged inflammation. Fever, fatigue, and swollen joints are early symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with osteoarthritis (OA) of the elbow's and fingers. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heberden and Bouchard nodes are characteristic findings in osteoarthritis. Heberden's nodes occur at the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints, and Bouchard's nodes occur at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has a new prescription of allopurinol for the treatment of Gout. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: It is essential to drink plenty of fluids while taking allopurinol to prevent kidney stones, which can occur with increased uric acid excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in the Med-surgical unit is caring for a client with choliathiasis. Which of the following risk factors are most associated with choliathiasis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Females, estrogen therapy, and obesity increase the risk of cholelithiasis due to hormonal and cholesterol-related factors. An active lifestyle and low-fat diet are protective.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The use of either heat or ice is appropriate for managing osteoarthritis pain. Heat can help relax muscles and improve blood flow, while ice can reduce inflammation and pain.