ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is giving a client discharge instructions following cataract removal with intraocular lens implant. Discharge instructions should include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Avoiding straining and heavy lifting reduces intraocular pressure and risk of complications.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult patient asks the nurse what caused his cataract. The nurse's response is based on which information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most prevalent cause of cataracts, especially in older adults, is aging. As people get older, changes in the lens of the eye can lead to clouding, resulting in cataracts.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a long history of hypertension. The nurse should assess the client for which identifiable cause of secondary hypertension?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kidney disease is a common cause of secondary hypertension due to fluid retention or increased renin production.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client in the home who has decreased vision due to a history of glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety risk?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scatter rugs are a tripping hazard, especially for those with decreased vision.
Question 5 of 5
The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room after a fall with a suspected fractured hip. Which symptom is the client most likely to exhibit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Misalignment, such as a shorter, rotated leg, is a classic sign of hip fracture.