ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has peripheral venous disease about management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily inspection of legs for changes in color, size, and temperature indicates understanding, as it helps detect complications early in peripheral venous disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH). Which of the following findings are manifestations of hyponatremia? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished reflexes are a manifestation of hyponatremia in SIADH due to low sodium levels affecting neuromuscular function.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing education about insulin management to a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the nurse about injection site selection is accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen provides the fastest insulin absorption due to its large surface area and rich blood supply.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia is a hallmark of DKA, driving the metabolic acidosis that causes Kussmaul breathing as the body compensates for high blood glucose and ketone levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral venous disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of venous disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swollen and enlarged veins, or varicose veins, are a hallmark of peripheral venous disease due to weakened vein valves causing blood pooling.