ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety for a client who has dysphagia following a stroke. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging the client to take small bites can help prevent choking and aspiration, making it a safe feeding practice for clients with dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an ophthalmology clinic is interviewing a client who was referred by his primary care provider for suspicion of cataracts. The nurse should expect the client to report:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having a decreased ability to perceive colors is a common symptom of cataracts. Cataracts can cause vision to become cloudy or yellowed, affecting color perception.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about disease management for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin injections are often given in the abdominal area due to its high vascularity, promoting faster absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin is an antiplatelet aggregate that helps prevent further clot formation, a key factor in MI treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long-term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining stable blood glucose levels can help prevent microvascular complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy.