ATI RN
ATI N200 Med Surg Exam 5 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes that teaching a client to wash the hands after using the bathroom is an attempt to break the chain of infection between the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing interrupts the mode of transmission, preventing pathogens from entering another person.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that teaching a client to wash the hands after using the bathroom is an attempt to break the chain of infection between the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Handwashing interrupts the mode of transmission, preventing pathogens from entering another person.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client receives 20 units of isophane insulin suspension (NPH) insulin at 0730. The nurse teaches the client that signs of hypoglycemia are most likely to occur at what time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This time falls within the peak action of NPH insulin (approximately 4-12 hours post-administration). This is when hypoglycemia is most likely to occur due to the greatest effect of the insulin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is aware that which of the following social inequities are correlated with increased diabetes prevalence & more severe complications of diabetes? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables and living in disadvantaged communities contribute to poor dietary habits and limited healthcare access, increasing diabetes prevalence and complications.