ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin is contraindicated in SIADH as it exacerbates water retention and hyponatremia by increasing ADH effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DK)?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Exercise, leg elevation, compression pumps, and layered wraps improve circulation and reduce symptoms in peripheral venous disease, while the ABI test is diagnostic for arterial disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings is consistent with a diagnosis of SIADH?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased serum osmolality is a hallmark of SIADH due to excessive water retention diluting blood solutes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results and notes that a client has an elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which of the following assessment findings would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated TSH indicates hypothyroidism, which slows metabolism, leading to fatigue, constipation, and weight gain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety, nervousness, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), elevated thyroxine (T4), and elevated triiodothyronine (T3). Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism, indicated by low TSH and high T4/T3, increases metabolism, causing tachycardia.