ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Moon face, purple striations, buffalo hump, and hypertension are characteristic manifestations of Cushing's syndrome due to cortisol excess.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors are significant contributors to multiple sclerosis.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue, which is affected by this autoimmune 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.