ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, a contraindication for contrast dye.
Question 2 of 5
During a routine physical examination, a nurse observes a 1-cm (0.4-in) lesion on a client's chest. The lesion is raised and flesh-colored with pearly white borders. The nurse should recognize that this finding is suggestive of which of the following types of skin cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell carcinoma presents as a raised, flesh-colored lesion with pearly borders.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of an adolescent female client and notes a WBC count of 16,000/mm² with increased immature neutrophils (bands) and normal monocytes. Which of the following is the appropriate analysis of the results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An increased WBC count with increased bands (immature neutrophils) indicates an acute infectious process.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has nephrotic syndrome and is receiving high-dose corticosteroid therapy. For which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Corticosteroids promote potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following parameters should the nurse use first in order to assess the client's pain level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral indicators are the most reliable way to assess pain in a client with expressive aphasia as they may not be able to verbally communicate their pain.