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ATI SP 250 Exam 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: A
Rationale: This is because SLE is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and damage to various organs and tissues, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and blood vessels. Connective tissue is a type of tissue that supports and binds other tissues and organs in the body.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is having an exacerbation of his asthma. When reviewing the provider's orders, the nurse recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that can cause bronchoconstriction and worsen asthma symptoms. The nurse should clarify with the provider why this medication is ordered and if there are any alternatives that are safer for the client. The other medications are appropriate for a client who has asthma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has basal cell carcinoma on her nose. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of the skin. It is slow-growing and rarely metastasizes. It appears as a small, translucent papule with rolled borders that may ulcerate and bleed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning a presentation about HIV for a church-based group. Which of the following information about HIV transmission should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This is because HIV is a virus that infects certain cells of the immune system, such as CD4 cells or T cells. HIV can be found in blood, semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk, and other body fluids that contain blood. HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact, sharing needles or syringes, mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or occupational exposure to blood or body fluids.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has burns to his face, ears, and eyelids. The nurse should identify which of the following is the priority finding to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing is the priority finding to report to the provider.
Rationale: This is because difficulty swallowing can indicate airway edema, which can compromise breathing and oxygenation. The nurse should monitor the client's respiratory status and administer oxygen as prescribed. The other findings are also important, but not as urgent as airway obstruction.