ATI RN
ATI Med Surg RN 221A Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client following an acute onset of gout. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol intake reduces uric acid levels and gout triggers. High-purine diets, aspirin, and fluid restriction can worsen gout.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client following an acute onset of gout. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol intake reduces uric acid levels and gout triggers. High-purine diets, aspirin, and fluid restriction can worsen gout.
Question 3 of 5
When planning care for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the nurse addresses the potential problem of activity intolerance. What should the nurse recommend to the patient to most effectively address this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular mild to moderate exercise improves fitness, reduces pain, and enhances function, directly addressing activity intolerance in fibromyalgia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge instructions with a client following an acute onset of gout. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the treatment regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting alcohol intake reduces uric acid production and gout attack triggers. High-purine diets and aspirin can worsen gout, and adequate hydration (not fluid restriction) is recommended.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the most reliable early indicator of infection in a client with low WBC?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever is a direct immune response to pathogens, making it the most reliable early infection indicator in clients with low white blood cell counts.