ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and allergies. The client asks the nurse about environmental influences they should avoid. The nurse should inform the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mold is a common environmental allergen and asthma trigger. It can exacerbate asthma symptoms and lead to allergic reactions, so it is important for clients with asthma to avoid mold exposure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who reports feeling shaky and having palpitations. When the nurse finds the client's blood glucose to be 48 mg/dL on the glucometer, he should give the client which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 4 oz skim milk: This is the correct choice. Skim milk contains both lactose (a sugar) and protein, which can help raise the blood glucose and stabilize it over a longer period. This is a suitable option for treating mild hypoglycemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which education about health promotion would the nurse include regarding head and neck cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercising safe sex practices, especially in regard to human papillomavirus (HPV), is important because HPV is a known risk factor for head and neck cancers, particularly oropharyngeal cancers. Safe sex practices, including the use of barriers like condoms, can reduce the risk of HPV infection.
Question 4 of 5
A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is caused by the lack of production of aldosterone by the adrenal gland.: This is correct. Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency, is caused by the inability of the adrenal glands to produce sufficient aldosterone and cortisol, two critical hormones.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication: This is the correct action. Holding the breath allows the medication to settle in the lungs, enhancing its therapeutic effect.