ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has a new prescription for phenazopyridine hydrochloride. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Phenazopyridine hydrochloride works as a urinary tract analgesic, relieving pain, burning, and discomfort caused by urinary tract irritation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is commonly caused by a urinary tract infection due to bacterial inflammation and pus in the urine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps reduce acid reflux by keeping stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus during sleep.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease due to aging and cartilage disintegration, as correctly understood.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has hyperglycemia, polydipsia, and polyuria. Which of the following manifestations supports the clinical presentation of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Fever, serum glucose of 800 mg/dL, and insidious onset are characteristic of HHS, often triggered by infection and marked by extreme hyperglycemia without significant ketoacidosis.