ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Teaching about cortisol replacement is essential for Addison's management. Fluid volume excess is unlikely; deficit is more common. High-sodium diets are needed. Hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia , is typical.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Nurse’s Notes
Diagnostic Results
The client is a 60-year-old female diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy with docetaxel. She has a history of hypertension and no known drug allergies. The client presents with a 2-day history of headache, muscle aches, fever, sore throat, and fatigue. Her last chemotherapy session was 10 days ago, and she has been feeling increasingly fatigued in the last week.
A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old female client in the oncology unit who is currently receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. The client presents with a recent onset of symptoms, and the nurse must evaluate the best actions to take based on the exhibits provided.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Private room and mask protect against infection in immunosuppression. Fluid intake manages symptoms. Contact precautions are unnecessary. Antibiotics need provider orders.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SPF 30 sunblock prevents SLE flares due to photosensitivity. Powder irritates skin. Strong shampoo is irrelevant. Moisturizers are beneficial.
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 planning care for a client who has immunosuppression following chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting healthcare workers reduces infection risk. Catheters increase infection risk. Fresh fruit may harbor bacteria. Temperature checks should be more frequent.