ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The night nurse in the cardiac ICU has just received a report on several patients. Which of the following clients should the nurse prioritize for rounds?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A patient with a new-onset of confusion and restlessness is a priority because these symptoms could indicate a serious condition such as hypoxia, electrolyte imbalance, or a neurological event like a stroke. These changes in mental status need to be evaluated immediately to prevent further complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, affecting joints on both sides of the body.
Question 4 of 5
A client seen in the clinic with shortness of breath and fatigue is being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of heart failure. Which laboratory result will be the most useful to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are elevated in heart failure. Monitoring BNP levels helps assess the severity of heart failure and the effectiveness of treatment.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-thyroidectomy that is showing clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find during the assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positive Chvostek's sign, elicited by facial muscle twitching when tapping the facial nerve, indicates hypocalcemia.