ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is aware that which of the following social inequities are correlated with increased diabetes prevalence & more severe complications of diabetes? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables and living in disadvantaged communities contribute to poor dietary habits and limited healthcare access, increasing diabetes prevalence and complications.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that teaching a client to wash the hands after using the bathroom is an attempt to break the chain of infection between the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing interrupts the mode of transmission, preventing pathogens from entering another person.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse that which of the following activities/conditions increases complications of hypoglycemia for the individual with type 1 diabetes? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Exercise, alcohol consumption, and beta-blockers like metoprolol can increase hypoglycemia risk by enhancing insulin sensitivity, inhibiting gluconeogenesis, or masking symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
The oncoming nurse sees that the patient is receiving IV heparin at 7 mL/hr. The concentration of the heparin is 50,000 units in 250 ml of saline. The patient is ordered 1600 units of heparin per hour. The lab calls the oncoming nurse with the result of the patient's activated partial prothrombin time (aPTT) is 37 seconds. What actions will the oncoming nurse take? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Notifying the prescriber about the dose and assessing for infiltration ensure appropriate heparin therapy management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching an adult client with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of insulin in Type 1 diabetes leads to fat breakdown, producing ketones and causing DKA.