ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety, nervousness, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), elevated thyroxine (T4), and elevated triiodothyronine (T3). Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism, indicated by low TSH and high T4/T3, increases metabolism, causing tachycardia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education about insulin management to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the nurse about injection site selection is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen provides the fastest insulin absorption due to its large surface area and rich blood supply.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: Colchicine and indomethacin are first-line treatments for pericarditis, reducing inflammation and preventing recurrence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for several clients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, such as a urinary tract infection, are a common precipitating factor for HHS due to the stress they place on the body, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup in atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart, causing symptoms of coronary artery disease.