ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping legs abducted prevents hip adduction, reducing dislocation risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. After performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the underlying cause of the condition is found to be hyperplasia of the adrenal glands. Which of the following lab results would the nurse anticipate with this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low ACTH and elevated cortisol is consistent with Cushing syndrome caused by adrenal gland hyperplasia, where the adrenal glands produce excess cortisol independently of ACTH stimulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is experiencing an Addisonian crisis. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate an order for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9% sodium chloride with 5% dextrose helps restore blood volume and correct electrolyte imbalances in Addisonian crisis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. When creating the nutritional plan of care for the client, which of the following foods would be appropriate to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macaroni and cheese is soft and requires less chewing, suitable for myasthenia gravis patients with jaw muscle fatigue.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diabetes and hypertension describes seeing 'floaters' and flashes of light in their field of vision. The nurse understands that this description is indicative of which disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Floaters and flashes of light are classic symptoms of retinal detachment.