ATI RN
ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for treatment of ovarian cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy commonly causes nausea and vomiting, and preemptive administration of antiemetic medications can help prevent these symptoms. The nurse should follow the healthcare provider's orders and administer antiemetics as prescribed, which can significantly improve the client's comfort and adherence to the treatment plan.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for treatment of ovarian cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chemotherapy commonly causes nausea and vomiting, and preemptive administration of antiemetic medications can help prevent these symptoms. The nurse should follow the healthcare provider's orders and administer antiemetics as prescribed, which can significantly improve the client's comfort and adherence to the treatment plan.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is making a home visit to a client with multiple sclerosis. The nurse reviews the home medications taken by the client. Which question should the nurse ask to determine the effectiveness of the client's medication, baclofen (Lioresal)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about spasms directly assesses baclofen's effectiveness, as it is prescribed to reduce muscle spasms in MS.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg PO TID. Which of the following therapeutic outcomes should the nurse expect to see?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diphenhydramine's anticholinergic properties reduce tremors in Parkinson's by balancing dopamine and acetylcholine levels.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has early symptoms of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tachycardia is an early compensatory mechanism to increase oxygen delivery in response to hypoxia.