ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and is experiencing a hallucination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gently reassuring the client that hallucinations are not real helps orient them to reality, reducing distress without reinforcing false perceptions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who was admitted with a history of multiple myeloma. The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is common in multiple myeloma due to bone breakdown by cancerous plasma cells.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has recently begun taking warfarin. The nurse is reviewing potential drug and food interaction risks and should instruct the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cabbage, high in vitamin K, can reduce warfarin's effectiveness, requiring consistent intake to avoid fluctuations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has hepatitis C. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standard precautions are sufficient for hepatitis C, which is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, not airborne or droplet routes.