ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In peripheral arterial disease, increased arterial pressure from plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the limbs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In peripheral arterial disease, increased arterial pressure from plaque buildup reduces blood flow to the limbs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for several clients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Infections, such as a urinary tract infection, are a common precipitating factor for HHS due to the stress they place on the body, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has worsening heart failure and is experiencing arrhythmias. Which of the following procedures should the nurse anticipate the client will require to regulate the rhythm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is used to regulate heart rhythm in heart failure patients with arrhythmias by synchronizing ventricular contractions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus about insulin safety. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin is stable at room temperature for up to one month, making this the most accurate statement for safe insulin management.