ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral artery disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain, pallor, and paresthesia indicate acute limb ischemia, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention to restore blood flow and prevent limb loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which of the following findings are manifestations of hyponatremia? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished reflexes are a manifestation of hyponatremia in SIADH due to low sodium levels affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is critically ill. Which of the following lab findings requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A serum sodium level of 125 mEq/L indicates severe hyponatremia in SIADH, requiring immediate intervention to prevent neurological complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup in atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart, causing symptoms of coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS). Which of the following clinical manifestations support the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Fever, high serum glucose, low serum bicarbonate, and insidious onset are consistent with HHS, indicating infection, severe hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and gradual development.