ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy. The nurse should wear a gown as personal protective equipment when taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing a dressing change involves exposure to potentially infectious materials, necessitating the use of a gown.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is setting goals for a client who has AIDS and is at the end of life. Which of the following are realistic goals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Receiving medication to minimize episodes of breakthrough pain is a realistic and important goal for comfort.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is completing a physical assessment of a client who has early osteoarthritis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain worsens with activity is a common symptom of osteoarthritis, as joint use tends to exacerbate pain.