ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling of the extremities is a common sign of hypocalcemia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having multiple tattoos can increase the risk for hepatitis C, especially if the tattoos were done with non-sterile equipment.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports severe muscle spasms of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying the most recent calcium level is essential, as spasms may indicate hypocalcemia due to potential parathyroid damage.