ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema, severe hypothyroidism, causes fluid retention and glycosaminoglycan deposits, leading to non-pitting leg edema. Heat intolerance and tachycardia occur in hyperthyroidism, while diarrhea is linked to increased gut motility, not myxedema's constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following is the highest priority action that the nurse should perform before starting dialysis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing assesses fluid status, guiding dialysis goals. Fowler's is during dialysis, pain meds are secondary, and Trendelenburg is irrelevant.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating a client on foods to avoid when taking iodine supplements in a client with Graves' disease. Which of the following would be included in this teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Goitrogens in Brussel sprouts , cabbage , and broccoli inhibit thyroid hormone production, aiding Graves' management. Fish is iodine-rich, worsening hyperthyroidism, and peaches are neutral.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with suspected liver cancer and is providing education related to a needle biopsy procedure. Which of the following statements by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lying on the right side, not left, applies pressure to the liver biopsy site to prevent bleeding. Bedrest , stopping warfarin , and diagnosing cancer are correct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema, severe hypothyroidism, causes fluid retention and glycosaminoglycan deposits, leading to non-pitting leg edema. Heat intolerance and tachycardia occur in hyperthyroidism, while diarrhea is linked to increased gut motility, not myxedema's constipation.