ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a new diagnosis of Hashimoto's disease. Which of the following lab results would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated serum cholesterol is common in hypothyroidism due to decreased thyroid hormone levels affecting lipid metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
A client with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is undergoing photodynamic therapy with the medication Verteporfin. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Verteporfin is photosensitizing, requiring avoidance of sunlight to prevent severe reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate for a client experiencing an RA flare? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Warm compresses can relieve stiffness and pain, and methylprednisolone reduces inflammation during RA flares.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 2,000 units by IV bolus. Available is heparin injection 5,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.2
Rationale: Volume to administer = 2,000 units / 5,000 units/mL = 0.4 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the home medications of client who has a history of asthma, and who is at the clinic to have a routine annual physical. Which statement made by the patient would indicate a need for further action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beta-blockers like metoprolol can worsen asthma symptoms in some patients. The nurse should discuss this with the patient's doctor to determine if the benefits of metoprolol outweigh the risks for this individual.