ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Enlarged distal extremities, coarse facial features, and hepatomegaly are classic signs of acromegaly due to excessive growth hormone effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a patient who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the patient may have bacterial meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing environmental stimuli can help reduce the risk of seizures and is a supportive measure for a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client whose thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level will be measured. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the purpose of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TSH levels are measured to determine thyroid gland activity, which influences the metabolic rate.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who has hypertension is asked about a prescription for propranolol. The nurse should inform the client that this medication is contraindicated in clients who have a history of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is contraindicated in patients with asthma as it may cause bronchoconstriction, exacerbating respiratory difficulties.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Enlarged distal extremities, coarse facial features, and hepatomegaly are classic signs of acromegaly due to excessive growth hormone effects.