ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has left-sided weakness how to use a quad cane. Which of the following client actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Advancing the weaker leg to the cane provides optimal support and stability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus about the self-administration of insulin. The client has prescriptions for regular and NPH insulins. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Drawing regular insulin first prevents contamination of the short-acting insulin with NPH.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has oral achalasia. The nurse should ask the client which of the following questions to assess their ability to swallow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food sticking at the throat base is a key symptom of achalasia due to esophageal motility issues.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client is diaphoretic, has a heart rate of 92/min, and reports palpitations. The client states, 'I went for my morning run and feel exhausted.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms suggest hypoglycemia; reducing insulin before exercise helps prevent this in type 1 diabetes.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased temperature (fever) is a hallmark of thyroid storm due to excessive thyroid hormone.