ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing the importance of following a low-sodium diet with a client who has heart failure. Which of the following food items would be appropriate for this patient to choose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked turkey breast and spinach salad with olive oil are low-sodium options suitable for heart failure patients.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted for an elective transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) after the procedure. In the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), the nurse takes the client's vital signs and checks the urinary drainage bag frequently. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize reporting to the provider as an indication of a possible complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopped Foley catheter output may indicate a blockage, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A client experiencing exophthalmos is seen in a primary care provider's clinic. The nurse understands that the most likely endocrine disorder which would cause this symptom is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Graves' disease is an autoimmune hyperthyroid condition causing exophthalmos due to inflammation around the eyes.
Question 4 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Which finding is consistent with known risk factors for this disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Military veterans have a higher incidence of ALS, possibly due to environmental exposures.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a cold sore on the lip has been diagnosed with herpes simplex virus. Which neurological disorder may the client be at risk for in the future?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HSV can cause Bell's palsy by leading to inflammation of the facial nerve.