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ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a child who has a total WBC count of 1200. Which of the following clients should the nurse place in the same room with this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A child with nephrotic syndrome poses minimal infection risk, suitable for a roommate with low WBC. Rheumatic fever , ruptured appendix , and cystic fibrosis carry higher infection risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is evaluating a client's laboratory results. The nurse should recognize that an increase in the client's prostate specific antigen (PSA) laboratory value is indicative of which of the following diagnoses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated PSA is associated with prostatic cancer. PSA is specific to prostate cells, not linked to liver , breast , or colon cancers.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of Addison's disease and is in Addisonian crisis. The client is lethargic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering corticosteroids treats Addisonian crisis. Low-carb diets are inappropriate. Weighing is secondary. Fluid restriction is harmful; hydration is needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is immunosuppressed. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Immunosuppressed clients are at increased risk for infections from foodborne pathogens, requiring cooked foods . Wearing PPE protects both client and provider from pathogen transmission. Restricting infected visitors minimizes exposure. Disposing linen in trash is not standard; linens require proper laundering. Limiting bathing is unnecessary as regular hygiene prevents infections.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All interventions are relevant: neck vein distention monitors fluid overload; irregular heart rate checks for electrolyte imbalances; blood glucose tracks hyperglycemia; postural hypotension assesses blood pressure regulation; daily weighing monitors fluid retention.