ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider for suspicion of cataracts. The nurse should expect the client to report:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a decreased ability to perceive colors is a common symptom of cataracts. Cataracts can cause vision to become cloudy or yellowed, affecting color perception.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin injections are often given in the abdominal area due to its high vascularity, promoting faster absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is an antiplatelet aggregate that helps prevent further clot formation, a key factor in MI treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels can help prevent microvascular complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the correct first action. This will provide objective data about the extent of the swelling, which can then be reported to the healthcare provider.