ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema may indicate renal or cardiac involvement in SLE, which is life-threatening and requires urgent reporting. Joint pain and rash are common but less urgent. Depression is serious but not an immediate physical threat.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue , causing inflammation. It does not primarily arise from vascular , muscle , or lymphatic systems.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cisplatin for treatment of ovarian cancer. The client's most recent complete blood count (CBC) is shown in the table below. It is important for the nurse to consider which of the following for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low WBC count indicates increased infection risk . Bleeding risk relates to platelets. Erythropoiesis agents treat anemia, not indicated here. Protein diet is secondary.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the CBC findings for a female client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 2300/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a critical chemotherapy side effect requiring immediate reporting. RBC , hemoglobin , and platelets are within normal ranges.