ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results and sees that their hemoglobin A1C is 9. Which of the following statements from the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A hemoglobin A1C level of 9% indicates that the client's average blood sugar levels are high over the past two to three months, making this the most accurate statement.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DK)?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Exercise, leg elevation, compression pumps, and layered wraps improve circulation and reduce symptoms in peripheral venous disease, while the ABI test is diagnostic for arterial disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has been experiencing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping supplies like glucose tablets on hand is essential for promptly treating hypoglycemic episodes in type 1 diabetes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 2 years ago. The client reports following the recommended diet and exercising four times per week. Which of the following findings indicates that the client's beta cells are restoring normal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose of 140 mg/dL, while still elevated, suggests some improvement in beta cell function if previously higher, indicating partial restoration of insulin production.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings is consistent with a diagnosis of SIADH?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased serum osmolality is a hallmark of SIADH due to excessive water retention diluting blood solutes.