ATI RN
Ati Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The nurse is assessing the client to determine the effectiveness of the current treatment regimen. Which finding would be the best indicator that the client's RA management is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No progression of joint erosion on radiographic images directly indicates that the treatment is preventing further joint damage, a primary goal in RA management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hypertension and is prescribed Atenolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse include as adverse effects of Atenolol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atenolol, a beta-blocker, can slow the heart rate, leading to bradycardia, which is a well-documented adverse effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client two months following a total laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: After a total laryngectomy, the sense of smell is significantly impaired or lost due to the inability to breathe through the nose, and this change is likely permanent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client arriving to the unit following a cardiac catheterization with a right femoral insertion site. Which of the following is the nurse's priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the insertion site for bleeding, hematoma, or infection is critical post-procedure to detect complications early.