ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are decreased due to feedback from elevated thyroid hormones.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching parents about cortisol replacement therapy is essential for managing Addison's disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about hypothyroidism. Which of the following potentially fatal conditions associated with hypothyroidism will the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myxedema coma is a severe, life-threatening condition that can occur due to untreated hypothyroidism and requires immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Moon face, purple striations, buffalo hump, and hypertension are characteristic manifestations of Cushing's syndrome due to cortisol excess.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client for early manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following changes is an early manifestation of RA?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morning stiffness is a hallmark early sign of RA, indicating joint inflammation.