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ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury at the level of the T2-T3 vertebrae. When planning care, the nurse should anticipate which of the following types of disability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A T2-T3 spinal cord injury can lead to loss of sensation and motor function below the level of injury, affecting the thoracic region and lower body.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with autonomic dysreflexia. The nurse correlates which clinical manifestations to autonomic dysreflexia in a client with a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension with bradycardia is characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia due to the exaggerated sympathetic response causing increased blood pressure while the body compensates with bradycardia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with signs of acromegaly. The nurse is aware that which class of drugs are used to inhibit the release of anterior pituitary hormones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dopamine agonists, such as bromocriptine, are used to inhibit the release of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, which is beneficial in treating acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with a history of Addison's disease admitted for surgery. The nurse is aware that which of the following is an expected assessment finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperpigmentation, particularly in sun-exposed areas and skin folds, is a classic symptom of Addison's disease due to elevated ACTH levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is a potential severe complication of hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid Storm is a life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism, characterized by high fever, tachycardia, hypertension, and altered mental status. It requires immediate medical intervention to prevent serious outcomes.