ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a patient who is taking thiazide diuretics, the nurse will encourage the patient to increase the intake of which electrolyte?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can lead to hypokalemia, so increasing potassium intake is crucial.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a child during a well exam. The nurse discovers that one leg is shorter than the other. Which is most likely the cause of the difference in leg length?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Epiphyseal plate fracture can inhibit growth, causing leg length discrepancy.
Question 3 of 5
A child with roseola will have which symptom?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Roseola is characterized by a maculopapular rash that appears after a fever resolves.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute. How would the nurse describe this respiratory pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tachypnea is defined as an increased respiratory rate, typically greater than 20 breaths per minute.
Question 5 of 5
The following are lipid abnormalities. Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High levels of LDL cholesterol contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis and PVD.