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ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing an acute episode of cholecystitis. Which of these clinical manifestations support this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right upper quadrant pain is a common clinical manifestation of cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. The pain is often severe and can radiate to the back or shoulder.
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 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: B
Rationale: Guillain-Barr syndrome often follows a recent infection, such as a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection. The immune response to the infection can trigger an autoimmune reaction that damages the peripheral nerves, leading to the symptoms of GBS. Asking about recent infections helps establish a potential cause.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a blood pressure of 88/50 and symptomatic. The nurse recognizes which nursing action is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a bolus of IV fluids is the priority to increase blood volume and stabilize blood pressure in symptomatic hypotension.
Question 5 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.