ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A clinic nurse is caring for a large number of clients diagnosed with the common cold. The nurse should recognize that which factor contributes to the high communicability of the common cold?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asymptomatic individuals can spread the common cold virus, contributing to its high communicability.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of advanced HIV who was admitted with a diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecci pneumonia. The nurse should prioritize which nursing care goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring pulse oximetry is critical to assess respiratory status and detect hypoxemia in Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a group of nurses at an in-service meeting. Which of the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for the development of hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: OSA increases sympathetic activity through repeated apnea episodes, contributing to elevated blood pressure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the EKG strip of a client who has End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and has missed hemodialysis. Which of the following abnormalities on the client's EKG should the nurse interpret as a sign of hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peaked T waves are a classic EKG sign of hyperkalemia due to altered cardiac repolarization.