ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has mucositis related to chemotherapy treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gentle flossing helps maintain oral hygiene without irritating mucositis lesions caused by chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has skeletal traction applied to the left leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trapeze bar assists the client in repositioning without disrupting the traction, promoting comfort and mobility.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Peptic ulcer pain typically occurs 1-2 hours after eating due to increased gastric acid irritating the ulcer.
Extract:
Medical History
HIV
Diagnostic Results
On Diagnosis:
Total WBC: 6,000/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 154,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 139 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 4.2 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 16 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
3 Month Visit:
Total WBC: 5,500/mm³ (Normal: 5,000 to 10,000/mm³)
Platelet Count: 112,000/mm³ (Normal: 150,000 to 400,000/mm³)
Sodium: 136 mEq/L (Normal: 136 to 145 mEq/L)
Potassium: 3.8 mEq/L (Normal: 3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
BUN: 18 mg/dL (Normal: 10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 4 of 5
The client is at risk for developing……. due to.....
Correct Answer: A,G
Rationale: Low platelet count in HIV increases bleeding risk due to impaired clotting.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cloudy effluent is the earliest sign of peritonitis, indicating infection in the peritoneal cavity.