ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position prevents aspiration, a critical concern in dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take when feeding the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position prevents aspiration, a critical concern in dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low calcium level (hypocalcemia) can cause tetany due to increased neuromuscular excitability.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to the administration of digoxin. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (low potassium) increases the risk of digoxin toxicity and should be reported.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has tinea pedis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) presents with scaling and redness between the toes.