ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has thyrotoxicosis after taking too high of a level of levothyroxine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heat intolerance reflects the increased metabolism of thyrotoxicosis. Drowsiness, bradycardia, and dry skin are associated with hypothyroidism.
Question 2 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: C
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels prevents damage to blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys, reducing retinopathy and nephropathy risks. Foot exams, compression stockings, and eye exams are important but secondary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is experiencing fluid overload?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 5 lb weight gain in one day indicates fluid overload in kidney disease, risking pulmonary edema. Low oxygen saturation, normal skin turgor, and flattened veins suggest other issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood pressure, increasing exercise, and smoking cessation reduce diabetic complications. Sustaining hyperglycemia worsens nerve damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV. Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dose: 40 mg. Concentration: 10 mg/1 mL. Volume: 40 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL = 4 mL.