ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS). Which of the following clinical manifestations support the diagnosis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Fever, high serum glucose, low serum bicarbonate, and insidious onset are consistent with HHS, indicating infection, severe hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and gradual development.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin safety. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is stable at room temperature for up to one month, making this the most accurate statement for safe insulin management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been experiencing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping supplies like glucose tablets on hand is essential for promptly treating hypoglycemic episodes in type 1 diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to his client? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Acetaminophen manages pain and fever, and indomethacin reduces inflammation, both appropriate for pericarditis treatment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of DKA, driving the metabolic acidosis that causes Kussmaul breathing as the body compensates for high blood glucose and ketone levels.