ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers on how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Applying heat, sleeping in a side-lying position with flexed knees, and avoiding prolonged sitting help reduce back strain and pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a patient who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the patient may have bacterial meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreasing environmental stimuli can help reduce the risk of seizures and is a supportive measure for a patient with suspected bacterial meningitis.