ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has worsening heart failure and is experiencing arrhythmias. Which of the following procedures should the nurse anticipate the client will require to regulate the rhythm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is used to regulate heart rhythm in heart failure patients with arrhythmias by synchronizing ventricular contractions.
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.