ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 200 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that the diagnostic level of a fasting blood glucose for a client with diabetes is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A fasting blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL or higher on two separate tests indicates diabetes.
Question 2 of 5
A client has just returned to the surgical unit following a femoral-popliteal bypass of the right leg. In which position should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a femoral-popliteal bypass, the client should be placed in a supine position with the right leg extended and flat. This position helps to prevent kinking and occlusion of the graft, which could lead to complications such as graft thrombosis.
Question 3 of 5
A patient receives 20 units of Isophane Insulin Suspension (NPH) Insulin at 07:30. At what time are signs of hypoglycemia most likely to occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NPH insulin peaks 4 to 12 hours after injection. If administered at 07:30, the peak effect would be between 11:30 and 19:30, with 14:30 falling within this range.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the early stage of the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, which involves limb pain or cramping that generally begins when exercising and improves while resting, is a common symptom in the early stages of PAD.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just returned to the nursing unit following a below-the-knee amputation (BKA) of the right leg. How should this client be positioned?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position, with the stump flat on the bed, is often recommended following a below-the-knee amputation. This position helps to prevent contractures and promotes healing.