ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about risk factors for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exposure to high levels of radiation is a known risk factor for CML, as seen in historical data from atomic bomb survivors. Family history and other cancers are not significant risk factors, and the Philadelphia chromosome mutation is an acquired, not inherited, genetic factor.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the specific types of fluids that protect the structures of the inner ear. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endolymph is found within the inner ear, specifically in the membranous labyrinth, and plays a crucial role in hearing and balance. Sanguineous fluid refers to blood or fluid containing blood and is not present in the inner ear. Aqueous humor and vitreous humor are fluids found in the eye, not the ear.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about causes for developing hearing loss, which of the following risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prolonged exposure to loud noises causes noise-induced hearing loss. Environmental toxins can also contribute, but noise exposure is the most direct and common risk factor.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new onset of vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to include in their diet?(Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Steak, milk, salmon, and eggs are high in vitamin B12, suitable for addressing deficiency. Green leafy vegetables are not significant sources of B12, which is primarily found in animal products.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for a client who is experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Black beans are high in iron, making them an excellent dietary choice for iron deficiency anemia. Milk can inhibit iron absorption due to calcium, raisins have less iron than beans, and tea contains tannins that reduce iron absorption.