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ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement by the family is consistent with mild Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forgetfulness and slower tasks reflect mild Alzheimer's memory loss. Stopping speech is advanced, toothbrush difficulty is moderate, and incontinence is late-stage.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client who reports pain in the jaw, back, and shoulder, and shortness of breath and nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An EKG identifies cardiac ischemia in atypical pain (jaw, back) and dyspnea, guiding treatment. Oxygen helps symptoms, ibuprofen risks bleeding, and acetaminophen misses diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following is the highest priority action that the nurse should perform before starting dialysis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weighing assesses fluid status, guiding dialysis goals. Fowler's is during dialysis, pain meds are secondary, and Trendelenburg is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson's results from dopamine deficiency, not acetylcholine. Soft foods , prune juice , and carbidopa-levodopa are correct management strategies.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse notes in the client's health history a diagnosis of hepatitis B. Which of the following activities would most likely put the client at risk for this illness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tattooing with unsterile needles risks hepatitis B, matching the 90-day incubation. Undeveloped areas , conferences , and recent birth are less likely.