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ATI Custom Wn23 NS122 Questions
Extract:
A 5-year-old boy was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy less than 18 months ago, presenting with fatigue, muscular weakness, difficulty running, and frequent falls.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following would the nurse expect to be elevated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Creatine kinase is significantly elevated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to muscle damage. Lactate dehydrogenase (
A), C-reactive protein (
B), and sedimentation rate (
C) are not typically raised.
Extract:
The nurse is observing a group of 2- and 3-year-olds in a playgroup.
Question 2 of 5
Which behavior noted in one of the children indicates to the nurse that the child may have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ignoring social interaction and engaging in sensory behaviors like feeling walls suggest ASD. Tantrums (
A), repetitive play (
B), and light switch flipping (
D) are less specific.
Extract:
The nursing instructor is preparing to illustrate the various changes between the nonpregnant and pregnant female bodies.
Question 3 of 5
The instructor should point out that the blood volume in the pregnant woman can increase by what percentage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood volume in pregnancy increases by 40-45% to support fetal and maternal needs. Other percentages (A, C,
D) are inaccurate based on physiological data.
Extract:
A nurse is counseling a client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa about the symptom of tooth enamel deterioration.
Question 4 of 5
Which explanation for this complication of bulimia nervosa should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acidic vomit from purging erodes tooth enamel, causing deterioration in bulimia. Rapid ingestion (
A), poor hygiene (
C), and calcium depletion (
D) do not directly cause enamel damage.
Extract:
The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of school-aged children discussing fractures.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse explains that a twist around the bone frequently associated with child abuse is what type of fracture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spiral fractures, caused by twisting, are often linked to child abuse due to the force required. Bowing (
B), closed (
C), and greenstick (
D) fractures are not specifically associated with abuse.