ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that strengthens back muscles without stressing the spine, ideal for low back pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit with meals reduces the risk of transmitting infections that can be associated with raw fruits, which is important for a client with neutropenia.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating foods at room temperature can help reduce nausea because strong odors from hot foods can increase the feeling of nausea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a left lower arm fracture. Which of the following findings indicates impaired venous return in the client's affected arm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing edema is a sign of impaired venous return as it indicates a buildup of fluid in the tissues, which can occur if the veins are not effectively returning blood to the heart.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing an integumentary assessment for a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as possible squamous cell carcinoma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma can present as a firm nodule with a hard, scaly crust on the skin.