ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a marker for inflammation and can help assess the response to treatment in rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about risk factors for osteoarthritis. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Obesity increases stress on weight-bearing joints, significantly contributing to osteoarthritis risk. Aging is a major risk factor due to the natural wear and tear on joints over time.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following recommendations should nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting sodium intake is crucial to manage fluid retention and hypertension associated with Cushing's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue, which is affected by this autoimmune disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse suspects a client who has myasthenia gravis is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing the client for mechanical ventilation may be necessary due to respiratory muscle weakness and potential respiratory failure.