ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proteinuria is a hallmark of nephrotic syndrome due to glomerular damage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below-the-knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An elastic bandage reduces edema and shapes the residual limb for a prosthesis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following instructions should the include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Extremes in temperature can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports vaginal dryness and itching. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing estrogen levels in older adults cause vaginal dryness and itching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has anorexia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of malnutrition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alopecia is a common sign of malnutrition due to protein deficiency.