ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an 83-year-old client who asks for a warm blanket despite the room temperature being 80°F. The nurse understands that which of the following physiological changes experienced by older adults makes it more difficult for them maintain their body temperature?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased subcutaneous fat is a key factor in temperature regulation. Subcutaneous fat acts as an insulator, helping to retain body heat. As people age, they often experience a decrease in subcutaneous fat, which reduces their ability to insulate and maintain body heat effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been on levothyroxine for several months. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased energy levels indicate that levothyroxine is effectively treating hypothyroidism symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which medication is commonly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Interferon-beta is a disease-modifying therapy used to reduce the frequency and severity of multiple sclerosis relapses.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a common complication of polycystic kidney disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polycystic kidney disease can obstruct urine flow, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.
Question 5 of 5
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled for a radiofrequency catheter ablation for treatment of atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Radiofrequency catheter ablation uses electrical energy to ablate areas causing abnormal electrical signals.