ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ESR measures inflammation, reflecting aspirin's effectiveness in RA.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning nutritional teaching for a client who is experiencing fatigue due to iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Black beans are a good source of iron to alleviate iron deficiency anemia.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a group of healthcare workers about hand hygiene to prevent infection. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlorhexidine is recommended for hand hygiene when caring for immunosuppressed clients as it has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. Alcohol-based hand rubs can irritate eyes, are ineffective against Clostridium difficile, and artificial nails harbor pathogens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP due to brain pressure.