ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the client's current knowledge about managing diabetes is crucial as the first step to identify gaps and tailor education.
Question 2 of 5
Mrs. Jamerson, who is in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following surgery, is difficult to arouse and demonstrates shallow breathing. The patient does not respond to any stimuli. The nurse assesses the patient and obtains arterial blood gas (ABG) measurements STAT. The ABG shows a pH of 7.10, PaCO2 of 70 mm Hg, and HCO3 of 24 mEq/L. What does this mean?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory Acidosis Uncompensated is indicated by an acidic pH under 7.35 and an elevated PaCO2 over 45 mmHg, with HCO3 in the normal range.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible squamous cell carcinoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma can present as a firm nodule with a hard, scaly crust on the skin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, characterized by pain and cramping in the legs during exercise that disappears after rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an allergy clinic is caring for a client who has a history of seasonal allergy symptoms. The client had a radioallergosorbent test (RAST) completed on a previous visit. The nurse should recognize that an elevation in which of the following immunoglobulins indicates a positive result?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is associated with allergic reactions, and elevated levels indicate a positive RAST test result.