ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of Addison's disease and is in Addisonian crisis. The client is lethargic. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering corticosteroids treats Addisonian crisis. Low-carb diets are inappropriate. Weighing is secondary. Fluid restriction is harmful; hydration is needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for treatment of ovarian cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiemetics prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea. Dark stools are not typical. Flossing risks bleeding. Mouthwash may irritate mucosa.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who has Cushing's disease. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restricting sodium manages hypertension and fluid retention in Cushing's. High carbs worsen hyperglycemia. Potassium is needed. Protein supports muscle.
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 teaching a group of middle adult clients about early detection of cancer. The nurse should include the American Cancer Society recommendation that men and women at average risk should have which of the following screening tests?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colorectal cancer screening at age 45 aligns with updated ACS guidelines for average-risk adults. Cervical screening is specific to those with a cervix. Lung screening targets smokers. Age 50 is outdated.