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ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching an adult client with Type 1 diabetes that a primary cause of the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lack of insulin in Type 1 diabetes leads to fat breakdown, producing ketones and causing DKA.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of chronic peripheral arterial disease. Which statement by the client warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a heating pad can cause burns in PAD due to reduced sensation, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is three hours postoperative left leg below the knee amputation (BKA). The client tells the nurse. 'My left foot is killing me. Please do something!' Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering a narcotic analgesic provides immediate relief for acute postoperative pain, including phantom limb pain.
Question 4 of 5
A client with an above the knee amputation asks the nurse why the stump needs to be wrapped with an elastic bandage. The nurse explains that it:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elastic bandaging shapes the stump and minimizes edema for prosthetic fitting and healing.
Question 5 of 5
A client's insulin dosage is 16 units of regular insulin in the morning. The client should be taught to expect the insulin peak within:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin peaks within 2 to 4 hours, requiring careful monitoring to prevent hypoglycemia.