ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has Ménière's disease and is experiencing episodes of vertigo. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low-sodium diet helps reduce fluid retention in the body, which can decrease the pressure in the inner ear and help manage the symptoms of Ménière's disease. Reducing sodium intake to 1,500-2,000 milligrams per day is often recommended.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is starting to take carbidopa/levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbidopa/levodopa can cause the urine to turn a dark color, such as red, brown, or black. This is a harmless side effect but can be alarming to patients if they are not forewarned.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is initiating a plan of care for a client who has COPD. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing improves ventilation and reduces breathing effort in COPD patients, helping manage shortness of breath effectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A normal urine specific gravity (1.02) indicates appropriate water excretion, suggesting resolving SIADH, as concentrated urine is typical in active SIADH.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has had a left-hemisphere stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressive aphasia results from left-hemisphere strokes, impairing speech production due to damage in language areas.