ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Health Assesment Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction to silver sulfadiazine in burn victims?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine contains sulfa, and patients with sulfa allergies may experience allergic reactions, ranging from rashes to severe systemic responses.
Question 2 of 5
In which disease process should a nurse expect to see a client with the presence of pitting edema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pitting edema is commonly seen in liver disease, especially in conditions like cirrhosis. Liver disease can lead to hypoalbuminemia, where low levels of albumin in the blood cause fluid to leak into the interstitial spaces, resulting in edema. Additionally, liver disease often leads to portal hypertension, which can also contribute to the development of edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight gain is a hallmark symptom of hypothyroidism. It occurs due to a slowing down of the metabolic rate, leading to reduced calorie expenditure and potential fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Myxedema, a severe form of hypothyroidism, is characterized by facial and peripheral edema due to mucopolysaccharide accumulation in tissues.
Question 5 of 5
During a health history, a 48-year-old client states, 'I've noticed that I need to hold my newspaper farther away so that I can read it.' Which of the following would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the lens of the eye loses elasticity, making it harder to focus on close objects. This condition typically begins to affect individuals around the age of 40, causing them to hold reading materials farther away to see them clearly.