ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks to be screened for cervical cancer because a relative has been diagnosed with it. Which of the following tests should the nurse expect the provider to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pap smear is the primary cervical cancer screening test. Ultrasound , prolactin , and biopsy are not used for initial screening.
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 planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer, and who has neutropenia. The nurse should include which of the following restrictions in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh flowers and plants harbor bacteria, risking infection in neutropenia. Bleeding relates to thrombocytopenia. Visitor restrictions should screen for infections. Fluid timing is unnecessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Muscle wasting and osteoporosis are expected due to cortisol's catabolic effects. Diaphoresis is not typical. Hypertension, not hypotension , is common. Weight gain, not loss , occurs.
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.