ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and finds the client lying in bed, sweating, and reporting feeling anxious. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoglycemia is characterized by symptoms such as sweating, anxiety, palpitations, and confusion due to low blood glucose levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client following a hemodialysis treatment. The nurse should expect to find a decrease in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemodialysis removes excess potassium, which is critical in renal failure to prevent cardiac complications. RBC count, calcium, and protein levels are not primarily targeted by dialysis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has wrist pain. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phalen's sign is a diagnostic test for CTS. The test is performed by having the patient flex their wrist maximally and hold the position for about 60 seconds. A positive Phalen's sign, which includes numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and the radial half of the ring finger, is indicative of CTS. This occurs due to increased pressure on the median nerve when the wrist is in flexion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer and who has neutropenia. The nurse should include which of the following restrictions in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh flowers and potted plants should be avoided in the room of a neutropenic patient. They can harbor fungi and other microorganisms that could cause infection in an immunocompromised individual. Neutropenic precautions typically include avoiding standing water and plants that may contain harmful bacteria or fungi.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of teenage clients about the use of condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Female condoms are effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted viruses, including HIV, by acting as a barrier to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids during sexual activity. This information empowers individuals with an additional option for protection.