ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for lithotripsy about conditions that can contribute to the formation of renal calculi. Which of the following conditions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is a significant risk factor for renal calculi as it leads to concentrated urine, promoting crystallization of minerals and stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) about prevention measures. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wiping from back to front can transfer bacteria to the urethra, increasing UTI risk, indicating a need for further teaching on proper hygiene.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has cystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suprapubic tenderness is common in cystitis due to bladder wall irritation and inflammation.
Question 5 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.