ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing nutrition teaching for a client who has chronic kidney disease about limiting foods high in potassium. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Orange juice, watermelon, and bananas are high in potassium and should be avoided by clients with chronic kidney disease to prevent hyperkalemia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is waiting for transport to dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Peripheral edema is common in end-stage kidney disease due to the kidneys' inability to remove excess fluid.
Question 3 of 5
An adult client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus asks a nurse to explain how he developed the condition. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance, where the body cannot process glucose effectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 275 mcg PO to a client. The amount available is levothyroxine 137 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero))
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 275 mcg ÷ 137 mcg/tablet = 2.007 tablets, rounded to 2 tablets.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary instructions with a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following diets should the nurse reinforce in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low fat diet is recommended for clients with biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis as it reduces the workload on the gallbladder and decreases the risk of gallstone formation.