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ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse works at a clinic that offers free HIV tests to the community. Which of the following types of prevention is free HIV testing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Secondary prevention involves early detection of disease; free HIV testing fits this category to help prevent complications that follow due to immunosuppression.
Question 2 of 5
A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's disease is caused by the lack of production of aldosterone by the adrenal gland, leading to hormonal deficiencies.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following recommendations should nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting sodium intake is crucial to manage fluid retention and hypertension associated with Cushing's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Have you had a recent influenza infection?' is relevant as GBS can follow viral infections, including influenza.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue, which is affected by this autoimmune disease.