ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted with hyperthyroidism. The client reports a weight loss of 5.4 kg (12 lbs.) in the last 2 months, increased appetite, increased perspiration, fatigue, menstrual irregularity, and restlessness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a thyroid crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing a quiet, low-stimulus environment reduces stress and agitation, potential triggers for a thyroid crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is discussing laboratory values associated with the renal system with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the renal system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A GFR below 60 mL/min/1.73 m for three months or more is a criterion for diagnosing chronic kidney disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible squamous cell carcinoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma can present as a firm nodule with a hard, scaly crust on the skin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia, which is a high level of potassium in the blood, is a common electrolyte imbalance seen in prerenal AKI due to decreased kidney function and the inability to excrete potassium.