ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV infection dementia and has progressed to AIDS. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Night sweats are a classic symptom of AIDS due to opportunistic infections and other complications.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has thyrotoxicosis after taking too high of a level of levothyroxine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heat intolerance is a common symptom due to increased metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer PO medication to a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to administering the client medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to take a few sips of water helps facilitate swallowing the medication effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock in response to the administration of penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock and should be administered immediately to reverse severe allergic reactions.