ATI RN
RN ATI Medsurg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome. Which finding should the nurse report for immediate follow-up?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe hypokalemia (2.5 mEq/L) and hypertension (150/90 mmHg) in Cushing syndrome indicate a critical electrolyte imbalance, risking cardiac complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. In which of the following positions should the nurse keep the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's with a neutral neck position reduces swelling and strain on the surgical site post-thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for acromegaly. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find during assessment? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Acromegaly causes hepatomegaly, coarse facial features, enlarged extremities, and vision changes like loss of color discrimination due to excess growth hormone.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypothyroidism slows metabolism, leading to weight gain as a common symptom.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tingling sensations suggest hypocalcemia, common post-thyroidectomy; Chvostek's sign (facial twitching on tapping) confirms this.