ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 10 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chvostek's sign is a clinical sign of hypocalcemia, which can occur post-thyroidectomy due to inadvertent damage or removal of the parathyroid glands.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy and altered mental status are common manifestations of respiratory acidosis due to the effects of hypercapnia (elevated PaCO2) on the central nervous system.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is a common finding in the oliguric phase of acute kidney injury due to impaired renal function, leading to decreased potassium excretion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia can lead to neuromuscular manifestations, including decreased deep tendon reflexes due to suppression of neuromuscular excitability.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy is a common symptom of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate and energy levels.