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ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a new prescription for aspirin 650 mg orally every 6 hr. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects of aspirin therapy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding is a well-known adverse effect of aspirin due to its inhibition of platelet aggregation, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or bruising.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client identifies which of the following manifestations of hypoglycemia? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Sweating, blurry vision, and tachycardia are manifestations of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release and glucose deficiency affecting bodily functions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is phoning a provider to report a client's serum potassium of 6.2 mEq/L. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestines, lowering serum potassium levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A), which is indicated by the client's symptoms of confusion, flushed appearance, and acetone odor on the breath.
Question 5 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.