ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is talking with a client whose thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level will be measured. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the purpose of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TSH levels are measured to determine thyroid gland activity, which influences the metabolic rate.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, blocking the bile duct and leading to inflammation.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shivering is a natural response to cooling from the hypothermia blanket and may need to be controlled with medications.
Question 4 of 4
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about clients who report using garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba. The charge nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of these supplements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba have blood-thinning properties, increasing the effects of oral anticoagulants and bleeding risk.
Question 5 of 4
A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The oliguric phase is defined by a urine output of less than 400 mL per 24 hours due to decreased kidney function.