ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Finasteride is a medication that is used to treat BPH. It works by decreasing the size of the prostate gland.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin injections are often given in the abdominal area due to its high vascularity, promoting faster absorption.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of diabetes mellitus and is being admitted to the emergency department. The client is confused, flushed, and with an acetone odor on the breath. Diabetic ketoacidosis is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which of the following types of insulin to treat this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin and is used for the immediate treatment of DKA.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a 30% burn injury to her lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering IV fluids is the first intervention for a burn patient. This is because burns can cause significant fluid loss, leading to dehydration and shock.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should recognize that the client understands the teaching when he identifies which of the following as manifestations of hypoglycemia?
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Moist, clammy skin is a symptom of hypoglycemia. Tachycardia, or a fast heartbeat, is a symptom of hypoglycemia.