ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving treatment for stage IV ovarian cancer and asks the nurse to discuss her prognosis. The client plans to have aggressive surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy treatments. Which of the following prognoses should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A guarded prognosis reflects uncertainty due to advanced disease and treatment intensity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has myelosuppression after receiving chemotherapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myelosuppression reduces platelets, increasing bleeding risk, such as from gums.
Question 3 of 5
The following interventions are part of the emergency department (ED) protocol for a patient who has been admitted with multiple bee stings to the hands. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering diphenhydramine first mitigates the risk of anaphylaxis from bee venom.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
40-year-old client is 2 days post-op following a renal transplant. Client alert and oriented x3. Sitting in high Fowler's. Skin warm and dry. Client reports pain at incision site as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Incision approximated, sutures intact. No drainage noted. Heart sounds regular. Lung sounds diminished throughout. Instructed to use incentive spirometer. Abdomen soft and non-distended. Bowel sounds hypoactive x4. 1+ peripheral edema noted bilaterally. Foley catheter patent, urine pink tinged. Urine output in last hour 1500mL
Vital Signs
Temperature 37.7° C (99.8° F)
Heart rate 110/min
Respiration rate 24/min
BP 94/56 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old client in a transplant unit. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.
Correct Answer: A, A, C, A, B
Rationale: Hypovolemia indicated by high urine output and low BP. Lower bed and IV bolus address hypovolemia; monitor urine output and BP.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
Day 1
Client reports fatigue, weight loss, and anorexia, Chemotherapy started as prescribed.
4 weeks later
Client reports sore mouth and increased fatigue. Multiple bruises noted on elbows and legs.
Voided 350 mL of clear yellow urine.
Diagnostic Results
Day 1
Hct 38% (37% to 4796)
Hgb 13 g/dL (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
Platelet 180,000/mm3 (150,000 to 400,000/mm3)
Total WBC count 7000/mm? (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
4 weeks later
Hct 35% (37% to 4796)
Hgb 11 g/dl. (12 g/dl to 16 g/dL)
Platelet 100,000/mm2 (150,000 to 400,000/mm)
Total WBC count 3000mm (5000 to 10,000/mm3).
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of lung cancer. For each potential provider's prescription at 4 weeks, click to specify if the prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
| Options | Anticipated | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rinse the client's mouth with 0.9% sodium chloride every 4 hr. | |||
| Check the client's rectal temperature once daily. | |||
| Place the client in a private room. | |||
| Insert an indwelling urinary catheter. | |||
| Place the client on droplet precautions |
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: A: Mouth rinses prevent mucositis. C: Private rooms reduce infection risk in immunocompromised clients. B, D, E are not indicated.