ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Investigating anxiety triggers aligns with cognitive-behavioral therapy, aiding in developing coping strategies for OCD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a 6-year-old child who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following nursing interventions is unnecessary in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is unnecessary in a 6-year-old with fused skull bones, unlike in infants with meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. During a pre-treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that the most likely side effect would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat is the most likely side effect due to radiation-induced inflammation of laryngeal tissues.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A patient has been taking oral prednisone for a few weeks after having a severe reaction to poison sumac. What would be an educational point the nurse would want to tell the patient regarding the sudden cessation of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden cessation of prednisone can cause adrenal insufficiency due to suppressed cortisol production, requiring a gradual taper.