ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the right cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Individuals with right hemisphere strokes may exhibit poor impulse control, as the right hemisphere is involved in judgment and behavior regulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following findings as an indication of gastrointestinal perforation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden abdominal pain, especially in the upper abdomen, can be a sign of gastrointestinal perforation, often severe and accompanied by signs of peritonitis.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Enlarged distal extremities, coarse facial features, and hepatomegaly are classic signs of acromegaly due to excessive growth hormone effects.