ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the colon. The client asks the nurse several questions about what the provider might be planning to do. Which of the following nursing responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Writing questions empowers the client for provider discussions. Internet articles may be unreliable. Assurance alone is passive. Waiting increases anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a radiation treatment who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects from the radiation treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue is a common radiation effect. Diarrhea is less likely with breast radiation. Anorexia is less common. Alopecia is more associated with chemotherapy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is immunosuppressed. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Immunosuppressed clients are at increased risk for infections from foodborne pathogens, requiring cooked foods . Wearing PPE protects both client and provider from pathogen transmission. Restricting infected visitors minimizes exposure. Disposing linen in trash is not standard; linens require proper laundering. Limiting bathing is unnecessary as regular hygiene prevents infections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm³ after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooked fruit reduces infection risk in neutropenia. Flower water harbors bacteria. Humidifiers risk mold. Denture cleaning is insufficient alone.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Weighing a client is a routine, non-invasive task suitable for APs. Ambulating a client is within AP scope to promote mobility. Discharge instructions and admission assessments require nursing judgment, unsuitable for APs. Checking blood products is a critical task for licensed nurses.