ATI RN
ATI Med Surg RN 221A Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client comes to the clinic with a complaint of pain in the right great toe and is eventually diagnosed with gout. When planning teaching for this client, what management technique should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting high-purine foods reduces uric acid production, a key strategy to prevent gout attacks.
Question 2 of 5
A mother with a diagnosis of AIDS states that she has been caring for her baby even though she has not been feeling well. What important information should the nurse determine?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastfeeding is a significant HIV transmission route, requiring assessment of the mother's viral load and baby's status to guide interventions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning education for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Rheumatologic conditions, deep sleep deprivation, and physical/emotional trauma are linked to fibromyalgia due to immune dysregulation, pain sensitivity, and stress-related changes. Nutritional deficiencies and bone injuries lack strong evidence as direct risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client following an acute onset of gout. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol intake reduces uric acid levels and gout triggers. High-purine diets, aspirin, and fluid restriction can worsen gout.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the head to the side protects the airway by preventing aspiration during a tonic-clonic seizure, making it the priority action.