ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a radiation treatment who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The nurse should inform the client to expect which of the following adverse effects from the radiation treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fatigue is a common radiation effect. Diarrhea is less likely with breast radiation. Anorexia is less common. Alopecia is more associated with chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue , causing inflammation. It does not primarily arise from vascular , muscle , or lymphatic systems.
Question 3 of 5
Which pathophysiologic events contribute to renal failure associated with tumor lysis syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Uric acid crystallization causes renal failure in TLS. Acidosis , elevated WBC , and hypocalcemia are not direct causes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate that the client may be experiencing transplant rejection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated creatinine suggests kidney transplant rejection. Normal sodium , blood pressure , and no edema do not indicate rejection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Weighing a client is a routine, non-invasive task suitable for APs. Ambulating a client is within AP scope to promote mobility. Discharge instructions and admission assessments require nursing judgment, unsuitable for APs. Checking blood products is a critical task for licensed nurses.