TESTBANK ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Exam 2023
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ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
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ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
Que stion 90 loade d ra tionals pr ovide d
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Question: 90 of 90
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• Time Remaining: 00:38:42
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A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse sh...
Que stion 9 0 lo ade d ra tionals pr ovide d FLAG Question: 90 of 90 CORRECT • Time Remaining: 00:38:42 • Pause Remaining: 00:05:00 PAUSE A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long -term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area. Thinning of the skin MY AN S WE R Thinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which can resu lt in thinning of the skin. Increased sensitivity to the sun ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Exam 2023 Already Graded A The nurse should instruct the client to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking topical fluticasone; however, triamcinolone ointment does not cause photosensitivity. RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Question: 89 of 90 CORRECT FLAG • Time Remaining: 00:37:45 • Pause Remaining: 00:05:00 PAUSE A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left -sided heart failure? Dependent edema The nurse should identify that dependent edema is a manifestation of right -sided heart failure due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up in the venous system. Jugular distention The nurse should identify that jugular vein distention is a manifestation of right -sided heart failure due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up in the venous system. Weight gain The nurse should identify that weight gain is a manifestation of right -sided heart failure due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up in the venous system. Frothy sputum MY AN S WE R The nurse should identify that frothy sputum, dyspnea, and wheezing are manifestations of left-sided heart failure. Treatment includes fluid restriction and diuretics to decrease preload and reduce pulmonary congestion. Pink -tinged frothy sputum can be an early indication of pulmonary edema and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse shou ld notify the provider immediately. RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Que stion 88 loade d ra tiona ls CLOSE pr ovide d Question: 88 of 90 CORRECT FLAG • Time Remaining: 00:37:30 • Pause Remaining: 00:05:00 PAUSE A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers. The client's A BGs are: pH 7.48, PCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO 2 85 mm Hg. Which of the following acid -base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing? Respiratory alkalosis MY AN S WE R This pH is alkaline (increased) and the PCO 2 is decreased, representing alveolar hyperventilation and resultant respiratory alkalosis. Respiratory acidosis This pH is alkaline (increased) and the PCO 2 is decreased. A decreased pH and an increased PCO 2 indicate respiratory acidosis. Metabolic alkalosis This HCO 3- 24 mEq/L is within the expected range of 21 to 28 mEq/L and the pH is alkaline (increased). An increased pH and HCO 3- indicate metabolic alkalosis. Metabolic acidosis This HCO 3- 24 mEq/L is within the expected range of 21 to 28 mEq/L and the pH is alkaline (increased). A decreased pH and HCO 3- indicate metabolic acidosis. RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Que stion 87 loade d ra tiona ls CLOSE pr ovide d Question: 87 of 90 CORRECT FLAG • Time Remaining: 00:37:22 • Pause Remaining: 00:05:00 PAUSE A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Vitiligo Vitiligo is the loss of pigment from areas of a client's skin, causing irregular, white patches. Vitiligo is a manifestation of adrenal -gland hypofunction. Osteoporosis MY AN S WE R Osteoporosis is a common finding with Cushing's syndrome. Bones become thinner as a result of mineral loss and nitrogen depletion, and the risk for fractures increases. Myxedema A client who has hypothyroidism can develop myxedema that causes mucinous cellular edema around the eyes, across the upper back, and in the hands and feet. Heat intolerance A client who has hyperthyroidism can develop heat intolerance, along with an increase in sweating. RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Que stion 86 loade d ra tiona ls CLOSE pr ovide d Question: 86 of 90 CORRECT FLAG • Time Remaining: 00:37:13 • Pause Remaining: 00:05:00 PAUSE A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the following lesion characteristics on the client's skin? A pearly, waxy nodule MY AN S WE R A client who has basal cell carcinoma has a nodular lesion with well -defined borders and a pearly or waxy appearance, resulting from overexposure to the sun, especially on the face, head, and neck.
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