ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is HIV positive and is one day postoperative following an appendectomy. The nurse should wear a gown as personal protective equipment when taking which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Completing a dressing change involves exposure to potentially infectious materials, necessitating the use of a gown.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse suspects a client who has myasthenia gravis is experiencing a myasthenic crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparing the client for mechanical ventilation may be necessary due to respiratory muscle weakness and potential respiratory failure.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, which of the following is the most critical assessment the nurse should prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing respiratory function is critical as respiratory muscle involvement can lead to respiratory failure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a suspected diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Have you had a recent influenza infection?' is relevant as GBS can follow viral infections, including influenza.
Question 5 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: SLE originates in connective tissue, which is affected by this autoimmune disease.