ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the regulation of blood glucose levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The adrenal glands release epinephrine and norepinephrine to stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in response to low blood glucose, helping to raise blood sugar levels.
Question 2 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 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 assessing a client who has peripheral artery disease for potential safety concerns. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balance issues increase fall risk in peripheral artery disease, requiring immediate reporting for safety interventions.
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.