ATI RN
ATI Pathophysiology Questions
Question 1 of 5
In the ICU setting, a client transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his or her core temperature measured by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An esophageal thermometer is commonly used in ICU settings to accurately measure core body temperature, especially in post-surgical patients.
Question 2 of 5
A male patient is receiving androgen therapy for the treatment of hypogonadism. What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for during this treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Androgen therapy can cause liver dysfunction, so liver function tests should be monitored during treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A primiparous woman tells the nurse that she and her partner are highly reluctant to have their infant vaccinated, stating, "We've read that vaccines can potentially cause a lot of harm, so we're not sure we want to take that risk." How should the nurse respond to this family's concerns?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring liver enzymes is important for patients on long-term hormone therapy to avoid complications from impaired metabolism.
Question 4 of 5
A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Question 5 of 5
When planning care for a cardiac patient, the nurse knows that in response to an increased workload, cardiac myocardial cells will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardiac hypertrophy occurs when myocardial cells increase in size to compensate for an increased workload.
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