ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pheochromocytoma. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes excessive catecholamine secretion, leading to elevated blood pressure. Decreased pulse, cold intolerance, and decreased respiratory rate are not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking for tubing kinks is the first action, as it’s a common cause of no drainage. Adjusting irrigation, ambulating, or notifying the provider are secondary steps.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session about reducing the risk of complications of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood pressure, increasing exercise, and smoking cessation reduce diabetic complications. Sustaining hyperglycemia worsens nerve damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client following a thoracentesis. The nurse should identify which of the following manifestations as a complication and contact the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased heart rate may indicate pneumothorax or hemorrhage post-thoracentesis, requiring immediate action. Discomfort and drainage are expected, and decreased temperature is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for glimepiride. The nurse should teach the client to avoid which of the following drinks while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol potentiates glimepiride’s hypoglycemic effects, risking severe low blood sugar. Coffee, milk, and grapefruit juice do not significantly interact.