ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with Addison's disease require corticosteroids to replace the hormones that their adrenal glands are not producing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent influenza infection is relevant because GBS is often preceded by an infection, such as a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. The immune system's response to this infection may mistakenly attack peripheral nerves, leading to GBS.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports heart palpitations. An ECG confirms the client is experiencing ventricular tachycardia (VT). Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate needing to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Defibrillation is used for life-threatening rhythms like ventricular tachycardia if the patient is unstable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it may cause bronchoconstriction, exacerbating respiratory difficulties.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client whose thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level will be measured. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the purpose of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TSH levels are measured to determine thyroid gland activity, which influences the metabolic rate.