ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education about insulin management to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the nurse about injection site selection is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen provides the fastest insulin absorption due to its large surface area and rich blood supply.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. The client reports following the recommended diet and exercising four times per week. Which of the following findings indicates that the client's beta cells are restoring normal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 140 mg/dL, while still elevated, suggests some improvement in beta cell function if previously higher, indicating partial restoration of insulin production.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and has been prescribed levothyroxine. Which of the following medication instructions would the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach to ensure optimal absorption, ideally 30-60 minutes before breakfast or 3-4 hours after a meal.
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 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.