ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who has recurrent kidney stones and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shellfish allergy may indicate iodine sensitivity, a contraindication for contrast dye.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has AIDS and a significantly decreased CD4-T-cell count. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for developing which of the following infectious oral conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidiasis is common in AIDS due to a weakened immune system.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has AIDS with recurring pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a sputum culture helps identify the causative organism and guide treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who had a left hemispheric cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 3 weeks ago. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the client's rehabilitation program?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left hemispheric CVA often impairs language, making communication a key goal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An escharotomy involves incisions in the eschar to relieve pressure and improve circulation.