ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client on how to decrease the nausea associated with chemotherapy and radiation. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating foods at room temperature can help reduce nausea because strong odors from hot foods can increase the feeling of nausea.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is talking with a client whose thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level will be measured. Which of the following statements by the nurse explains the purpose of this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TSH levels are measured to determine thyroid gland activity, which influences the metabolic rate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake is crucial for clients with a spinal cord injury because it helps to flush out the urinary tract, preventing the buildup of bacteria that can cause UTIs.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis and a temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F). The client is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must be carefully observed for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shivering is a natural response to cooling from the hypothermia blanket and may need to be controlled with medications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a herniated cervical intervertebral disc. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Tingling in the arms, shoulder pain, muscle spasms, and stiff neck are expected due to nerve compression and inflammation from a herniated cervical disc.