ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diverticulitis and reports that he uses multiple complementary and alternative healing therapies. Which of the following complementary therapies should the nurse identify as contraindicated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Colonics involve flushing the colon with fluids, which is contraindicated in diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation or worsening inflammation. Acupuncture, saw palmetto, and guided imagery are not contraindicated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation. The client reports nausea since the therapy was initiated. Which of the following considerations should the nurse include when planning the client's meals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent, high-carbohydrate meals help reduce nausea by stabilizing the stomach. Highly seasoned foods, hot beverages, or snacks before therapy may worsen nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applying a lubricating lotion to cracked areas on the soles of the feet helps maintain skin integrity and prevent complications in peripheral arterial disease (PA
D). Elevating the feet for long periods can reduce arterial blood flow, soaking in hot water risks burns due to reduced sensation, and using a heating pad can also cause burns.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of diverticulitis and reports that he uses multiple complementary and alternative healing therapies. Which of the following complementary therapies should the nurse identify as contraindicated for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Colonics involve flushing the colon with fluids, which is contraindicated in diverticulitis due to the risk of perforation or worsening inflammation. Acupuncture, saw palmetto, and guided imagery are not contraindicated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a lead apron protects the nurse from radiation exposure during internal radiation therapy. Allowing hand-holding, placing a dosimeter on the door, or leaving the door open are unsafe.