ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has immunosuppression following chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting the number of health care workers entering the room helps reduce the risk of infection by minimizing exposure to potential pathogens.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the medical-surgical unit is assigning client care to a nurse who is floating from the PACU. The nurse should recognize that the float nurse is most qualified to care for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who is postoperative following a lobectomy and has a chest tube falls within the PACU nurse's area of expertise. PACU nurses are experienced in monitoring and managing postoperative clients, including those with chest tubes, as these clients require close monitoring for complications such as respiratory distress or chest tube malfunction.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a potential causative factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NG tube to gastric suction can lead to potassium loss through gastric secretions, potentially causing hypokalemia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client's ability to ambulate with crutches using a three-point gait. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a risk to the client's safety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing partial weight on the affected leg while ambulating with crutches using a three-point gait is incorrect and can jeopardize safety by potentially causing injury or instability.