ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy. The nurse should assess for which potential adverse effects of long-term antiretroviral therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GI intolerance and neutropenia are common adverse effects of long-term antiretroviral therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the burn unit with chemical burns. The nurse understands that which of the following agents are potential causes of the client's burn injuries? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Hydrofluoric acid, bleach, and gasoline are corrosive or flammable agents that can cause chemical burns.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with AIDS and is experiencing severe diarrhea. The nurse should recognize that nutrition education has been effective when the client selects which of the following dinner meals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Grilled salmon, brown rice, and broccoli provide balanced nutrition and fiber, suitable for managing diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a left lobectomy for lung cancer. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions to prevent atelectasis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes deep breathing and lung expansion, preventing atelectasis post-lobectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care in the home. The family asks, 'how will we know when death is near?' The nurse should inform the family that which of the following signs indicates that death is approaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Confusion, increased fatigue and sleep, and excess throat secretions with decreased swallow reflex are common signs of approaching death.