ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has been on levothyroxine for several months. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased energy levels indicate that levothyroxine is effectively treating hypothyroidism symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client has had recurrent kidney stones. Upon lab analysis of the client's urine, it is found that excessive oxalate intake is the underlying cause. Which of the following high-oxalate foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinach is high in oxalates, which can contribute to calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a geriatric patient with loss of hearing acuity over the past several years. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, is a common condition among older adults. It typically involves a gradual decline in hearing ability due to changes in the inner ear or auditory nerve as people age.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the results of the client's echocardiogram and observes that the ejection fraction is 30%. Which lab result would the nurse expect to be elevated for a client with this ejection fraction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BNP is a hormone released by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, typically seen in heart failure. Elevated BNP levels are associated with worsening heart failure and can be elevated in patients with a reduced ejection fraction.
Question 5 of 5
A client with diabetes and hypertension describes seeing 'floaters' and flashes of light in their field of vision. The nurse understands that this description is indicative of which disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Floaters and flashes of light are classic symptoms of retinal detachment.