ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent influenza infection is relevant because GBS is often preceded by an infection, such as a respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. The immune system's response to this infection may mistakenly attack peripheral nerves, leading to GBS.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring an older adult female client who had a myocardial infarction (MI) for the development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as indicating an increased risk of AKI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A serum creatinine level of 1.8 mg/dL is higher than the normal range, indicating impaired kidney function and increased AKI risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the differences between a plaster cast and a synthetic cast. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Synthetic casts are lighter than plaster casts, made from materials like fiberglass.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shivering is a natural response to cooling from the hypothermia blanket and may need to be controlled with medications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient with a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the limb and applying ice helps reduce bleeding and swelling by using gravity and cold to constrict blood vessels.