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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect to assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symmetrical joint pain is a hallmark of RA, affecting the same joints on both sides of the body. Rest does not typically relieve RA pain, unlike osteoarthritis. Bouchard's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis, and RA pain is not unilateral or limited to weight-bearing joints.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect as a manifestation of this condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are manifestations of RA. Swollen joints result from inflammation, fatigue and loss of appetite are systemic symptoms, low-grade fever reflects immune activity, and knuckle deformity occurs over time due to joint damage.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting the client to the bathroom is within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel. Reassessing the incision, increasing IV fluids, and administering medication require clinical judgment and are tasks for licensed nurses.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client who has been recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the statements made by the client would indicate the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carrying a laundry basket with the fingertips places undue strain on finger joints, worsening RA symptoms. The other statements reflect proper joint protection techniques.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client with rheumatoid arthritis, the client asks the nurse if it is safe to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following contraindications is of most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bloody stools may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which aspirin can exacerbate due to its anticoagulant properties. The other options are not contraindications for aspirin use.