ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam 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: Administering oral corticosteroids is essential in preventing an Addisonian crisis by replacing deficient hormones.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having multiple tattoos can increase the risk for hepatitis C, especially if the tattoos were done with non-sterile equipment.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat myasthenia gravis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridostigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to improve muscle strength in myasthenia gravis.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following recommendations should nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting sodium intake is crucial to manage fluid retention and hypertension associated with Cushing's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. The nurse should expect which of the following laboratory results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are decreased due to feedback from elevated thyroid hormones.