ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Despite medication therapy, the client's platelet count remains low. Which of the following procedures would reduce the destruction of platelets for a client who has ITP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laparoscopic splenectomy removes the spleen, where platelets are often destroyed in ITP, potentially improving platelet counts.
Question 2 of 5
A client with end-stage renal disease who is on hemodialysis is preparing to receive a treatment. Which of the following medication administration techniques should the nurse use to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding medications until after hemodialysis prevents potential removal of medications during the treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a new diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum cholesterol is common in hypothyroidism due to decreased thyroid hormone levels affecting lipid metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A client experiencing exophthalmos is seen in a primary care provider's clinic. The nurse understands that the most likely endocrine disorder which would cause this symptom is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graves' disease is an autoimmune hyperthyroid condition causing exophthalmos due to inflammation around the eyes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a pulmonology clinic is preparing a client for spirometry testing. Which question should the nurse ask the client during the preparation for this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchodilators can affect spirometry results, so the nurse needs to know if they were used.