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ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of liver disease. Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect the health care provider to order to support the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Albumin levels help assess liver function and are crucial in evaluating liver disease.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock in response to the administration of penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylactic shock and should be administered immediately to reverse severe allergic reactions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a delayed hypersensitivity reaction. The nurse should expect which of the following manifestations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tissue damage at the site occurs in delayed hypersensitivity reactions, such as those seen in contact dermatitis.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which of the following is the most critical assessment the nurse should prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory function is critical as respiratory muscle involvement can lead to respiratory failure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy. The nurse should wear a gown as personal protective equipment when taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing a dressing change involves exposure to potentially infectious materials, necessitating the use of a gown.