ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling his glucose levels?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.3% falls within the target range for well-managed diabetes, generally below 7%. This value indicates effective glucose control.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about the manifestations of hypoglycemia. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shakiness is a classic symptom of hypoglycemia due to adrenaline release as the body responds to low glucose levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed diseases of large and medium-sized blood vessels because of diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate if the client has cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Macrovascular angiopathy refers to damage in large and medium-sized vessels, which is associated with cerebrovascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication after TURP, making it the priority for monitoring in the immediate postoperative period.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who had total thyroidectomy and a serum calcium level of 7.6 mg/dL. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling of the extremities, known as paresthesia, is a common symptom of hypocalcemia, which can occur after thyroidectomy due to potential damage or removal of the parathyroid glands.