ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has been taught the dosage of insulin. Which injection site allows for the fastest absorption of insulin
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The abdomen is the fastest site for insulin absorption due to its vascularity and accessibility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has hypoglycemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include about the regulation of blood glucose levels?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The adrenal glands release epinephrine and norepinephrine to stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in response to low blood glucose, helping to raise blood sugar levels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety, nervousness, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), elevated thyroxine (T4), and elevated triiodothyronine (T3). Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism, indicated by low TSH and high T4/T3, increases metabolism, causing tachycardia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque buildup in atherosclerosis reduces blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart, causing symptoms of coronary artery disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has valvular dysfunction. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Heart murmur, chest pain, and palpitations are common in valvular dysfunction due to turbulent blood flow, increased cardiac workload, and arrhythmias.