ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg 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: C
Rationale: Antiemetics prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea. Dark stools are not typical. Flossing risks bleeding. Mouthwash may irritate mucosa.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks to be screened for cervical cancer because a relative has been diagnosed with it. Which of the following tests should the nurse expect the provider to use?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pap smear is the primary cervical cancer screening test. Ultrasound , prolactin , and biopsy are not used for initial screening.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the CBC findings for a female client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 2300/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a critical chemotherapy side effect requiring immediate reporting. RBC , hemoglobin , and platelets are within normal ranges.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer, and who has neutropenia. The nurse should include which of the following restrictions in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fresh flowers and plants harbor bacteria, risking infection in neutropenia. Bleeding relates to thrombocytopenia. Visitor restrictions should screen for infections. Fluid timing is unnecessary.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SPF 30 sunblock prevents SLE flares due to photosensitivity. Powder irritates skin. Strong shampoo is irrelevant. Moisturizers are beneficial.