ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position is preferred because it allows the fluid to pool at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity, facilitating its removal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory report for a client who has severe diarrhea and a fever. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a parasitic infection rather than a bacterial infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elevated eosinophil count is often associated with parasitic infections, especially those involving tissue invasion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports low back pain and asks the nurse for specific exercise recommendations. Which of the following activities should the nurse suggest?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Swimming is a low-impact exercise that strengthens back muscles without stressing the spine, ideal for low back pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently had surgery for the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An MRI of the chest should be clarified with the healthcare provider because MRI can interfere with pacemaker function. Patients with pacemakers are generally advised to avoid MRI unless the pacemaker is incompatible, due to the risk of the magnetic field affecting the device's operation.