ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of liver disease. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect the health care provider to order to support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin levels help assess liver function and are crucial in evaluating liver disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Administering furosemide, measuring abdominal girth, and implementing a low-sodium diet help manage fluid retention and ascites in cirrhosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV infection dementia and has progressed to AIDS. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night sweats are a classic symptom of AIDS due to opportunistic infections and other complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a 16-year-old client who is diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following statements made by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a condom during sex is crucial for preventing the spread of HIV and demonstrates understanding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing a physical assessment of a client who has early osteoarthritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain worsens with activity is a common symptom of osteoarthritis, as joint use tends to exacerbate pain.