ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has osteoarthritis of the knee. Which of the following explanations should the nurse give to the client as part of the disease process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoarthritis involves progressive cartilage and bone damage, a key aspect of the disease process.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple long bone fractures caused by a motor-vehicle crash that happened 24 hours ago. The client tells the nurse he is short of breath and is experiencing chest pain. The nurse should assess the client further for which of the following potential complications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fat embolism syndrome is a serious complication following long bone fractures, where fat globules enter the bloodstream and cause respiratory distress and chest pain.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has AIDS and a significantly decreased CD4+ T-cell count. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for developing which of the following infectious oral conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4+ T-cell counts, causing oral thrush.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose throat culture is positive for group A streptococcus 24 hours after a rapid strep test (RST) was negative. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the client to return for antibiotic therapy is the priority, as group A streptococcus requires prompt treatment to prevent complications. Gargling, contact tracing, and fever management are secondary to initiating antibiotics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients at a community clinic. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 40-year-old client with hypoglycemia is at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, as hypoglycemia can indicate insulin resistance or pre-diabetes, especially with age-related risk factors. Autoimmune disorders are linked to type 1 diabetes, lack of sleep is a weaker predictor, and never giving birth is not a risk factor.