ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity of histrionic personality disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common comorbidity with histrionic personality disorder due to the anxiety often linked to fears of rejection or not being the center of attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum creatinine is the most direct indicator of renal function, critical in SLE due to the risk of lupus nephritis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who has recently begun taking warfarin. The nurse is reviewing potential drug and food interaction risks and should instruct the client to avoid which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cabbage, high in vitamin K, can reduce warfarin's effectiveness, requiring consistent intake to avoid fluctuations.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia may demonstrate these positive symptoms (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include disorganized speech, hallucinations, and delusions of reference, unlike negative symptoms like avolition or social withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. The nurse should include that which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hot flashes are a common adverse effect of tamoxifen due to its antiestrogen effects on temperature regulation.