ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of ovarian cancer and experiencing nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing an antiemetic 2 hours before chemotherapy prevents nausea effectively. Restricting food risks nutritional deficiencies. Carbonated beverages are less effective. Lying down may worsen nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Cloudy urine, urinary frequency, and dysuria indicate a urinary tract infection due to bacteria, bladder irritation, and pain. Muscle tetany suggests hypocalcemia. Calculi may complicate but are not a direct finding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After the procedure, drinking plenty of fluids helps flush out contrast dye and prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Red blood cells in urinalysis may require evaluation but not cancellation. High frequency sound waves are used in ultrasound, not IVP. Remaining flat for 4 hours is not required.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with which health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Addison's causes high potassium due to insufficient aldosterone. Cushing's and diarrhea cause low potassium. Diabetes insipidus affects water, not potassium.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing a health assessment of a client suspected of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tachycardia is common in hyperthyroidism due to increased heart rate from elevated thyroid hormone. Cold skin and weight gain suggest hypothyroidism. Anorexia may indicate other conditions like depression.