ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right-sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the legs (peripheral edema) is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the systemic venous circulation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a pulmonology clinic is preparing a client for spirometry testing. Which question should the nurse ask the client during the preparation for this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchodilators can affect spirometry results, so the nurse needs to know if they were used.
Question 3 of 5
A client has had recurrent kidney stones. Upon lab analysis of the client's urine, it is found that excessive oxalate intake is the underlying cause. Which of the following high-oxalate foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a geriatric patient with loss of hearing acuity over the past several years. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common condition among older adults. It typically involves a gradual decline in hearing ability due to changes in the inner ear or auditory nerve as people age.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client who is being admitted for right-sided heart failure. Which statement made by the patient would be consistent with right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling of the legs (peripheral edema) is a hallmark of right-sided heart failure due to fluid accumulation in the systemic venous circulation.