ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of venous disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swollen and enlarged veins, or varicose veins, are a hallmark of peripheral venous disease due to weakened vein valves causing blood pooling.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education about insulin management to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the nurse about injection site selection is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen provides the fastest insulin absorption due to its large surface area and rich blood supply.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes that a client has an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated TSH indicates hypothyroidism, which slows metabolism, leading to fatigue, constipation, and weight gain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for developing atrial flutter. Which of the following clients should the nurse understand is at highest risk for developing atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A history of myocardial infarction increases the risk of atrial flutter due to structural heart damage and electrical changes.