ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary and fluid restrictions, particularly limiting sodium and fluid intake, are crucial for managing heart failure to prevent fluid overload and reduce cardiac workload.
Question 2 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: Administering vasopressin in SIADH worsens hyponatremia by enhancing water retention, making it an inappropriate medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral artery disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as requiring immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain, pallor, and paresthesia indicate acute limb ischemia, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention to restore blood flow and prevent limb loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which of the following findings are manifestations of hyponatremia? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished reflexes are a manifestation of hyponatremia in SIADH due to low sodium levels affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for several clients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, such as a urinary tract infection, are a common precipitating factor for HHS due to the stress they place on the body, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.