ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client who is to receive chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering an antiemetic prevents chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving patient comfort during treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia may demonstrate these positive symptoms (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include disorganized speech, hallucinations, and delusions of reference, unlike negative symptoms like avolition or social withdrawal.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client's manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypervolemia in ESKD causes fluid overload, leading to pulmonary edema, extremity swelling, and hypertension.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an obstruction of the common bile duct resulting from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clay-colored stools result from blocked bile flow, reducing bilirubin in stools, a hallmark of bile duct obstruction.