ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Q5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Six full meals (
D) is excessive; smaller, frequent, high-calorie meals are better for Graves' disease. Protein and carbohydrates (
A), avoiding caffeine (
B), and high-fiber diet (
C) are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BNP (
A) is the most specific marker for heart failure, elevated due to cardiac pressure and volume overload. Troponin I (
B) indicates myocardial infarction. BUN (
C) may be elevated in heart failure but is less specific. Platelet levels (
D) are unrelated to heart failure diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. After performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the underlying cause of the condition is found to be an ectopic ACTH-secreting tumor on the liver. Which of the following lab results would the nurse anticipate with this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ectopic ACTH-secreting tumors cause elevated ACTH and cortisol (
A). Elevated ACTH with low cortisol (
B) is unlikely. Low ACTH with high cortisol (
C) suggests adrenal issues. Low ACTH and cortisol (
D) is inconsistent with Cushing syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has Graves' disease and who will be returning home after receiving their first dose of radioactive iodine therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Radioactive iodine therapy emits radiation, requiring avoidance of pregnant women and children for 7 days (
B). Repeat therapy (
A) depends on response, not a fixed schedule. Corticosteroids (
C) aren't needed. The therapy reduces thyroid hormone (
D), not increases it.
Question 5 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful for diagnosing heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: BNP (
A) is the most specific marker for heart failure, elevated due to cardiac pressure and volume overload. Troponin I (
B) indicates myocardial infarction. BUN (
C) may be elevated in heart failure but is less specific. Platelet levels (
D) are unrelated to heart failure diagnosis.