ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a child during a well exam. The nurse discovers that one leg is shorter than the other. Which is most likely the cause of the difference in leg length?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epiphyseal plate fracture can inhibit growth, causing leg length discrepancy.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a patient who is taking thiazide diuretics, the nurse will encourage the patient to increase the intake of which electrolyte?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can lead to hypokalemia, so increasing potassium intake is crucial.
Question 3 of 5
A client with type 1 diabetes is admitted to the emergency department for DKA. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to note?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DKA causes fruity breath from ketones and Kussmaul breathing to compensate for acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient prior to surgery for esophageal cancer. Which of the following would be considered a risk factor for the development of this disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: GERD is a significant risk factor for esophageal cancer, particularly adenocarcinoma.
Question 5 of 5
A client with bacterial pneumonia is admitted to the pediatric unit. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high fever is a common symptom in children with bacterial pneumonia.