ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staying well hydrated can help prevent gout attacks and kidney stones, which can be a side effect of allopurinol.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving packed RBCs. The nurse identifies which of the following as an expected finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The packed RBCs are indeed connected by Tubing to normal saline, which is used to keep the line open and prevent clotting.