ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has valvular dysfunction. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Heart murmur, chest pain, and palpitations are common in valvular dysfunction due to turbulent blood flow, increased cardiac workload, and arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin safety. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is stable at room temperature for up to one month, making this the most accurate statement for safe insulin management.
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 assessing a client who has peripheral artery disease for potential safety concerns. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balance issues increase fall risk in peripheral artery disease, requiring immediate reporting for safety interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DK)?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Exercise, leg elevation, compression pumps, and layered wraps improve circulation and reduce symptoms in peripheral venous disease, while the ABI test is diagnostic for arterial disease.