ATI RN
ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a middle-aged client about hypertension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring potassium levels is essential with thiazide diuretics, which can cause hypokalemia, ensuring safe management of hypertension.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a client who has fluid volume deficit. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased urine specific gravity is expected in fluid volume deficit, indicating concentrated urine due to decreased fluid intake or excessive fluid loss.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, pain or cramping in the legs during exercise that subsides with rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD due to reduced blood flow.
Question 4 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:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria is a symptom of hyperglycemia, and effective diabetes management aims to reduce such symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who has a WBC of 2000/mm³ after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit reduces infection risk by eliminating pathogens, appropriate for a client with low WBC counts.