ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has inflammation of the glomeruli which was discovered by a routine urinalysis. The nurse understands that which of the following autoimmune disorders can cause chronic glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SLE is a systemic autoimmune disorder that can affect multiple organs, including the kidneys. Glomerulonephritis is a common complication of SLE.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 4.5. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An INR of 4.5 is too high, indicating increased bleeding risk; vitamin K can help reverse warfarin's effects.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test to help diagnose suspected Addison's disease. What should the nurse include when teaching the client about this test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ACTH is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. The ACTH stimulation test assesses how well the adrenal glands respond to ACTH, which is crucial for diagnosing conditions like Addison’s disease.
Question 4 of 5
A client is seen in a primary care provider's office. The client has gradually developed a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and a lack of facial expressions. Which medication should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed to treat these symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbidopa-levodopa treats Parkinson's disease symptoms like stooped posture and shuffling gait.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of obstruction of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis. Which of the following assessment findings are consistent with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaundice results from bilirubin accumulation due to bile duct obstruction.