ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of red blood cells. The nurse's responsibility is to compare and verify the information on the blood label with the client's information. Which of the following should the nurse use as the priority source of verification?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The identification wristband is the priority source for verification, ensuring the blood product matches the client's information.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, blocking the bile duct and leading to inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit with meals reduces the risk of transmitting infections that can be associated with raw fruits, which is important for a client with neutropenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure of 124/79 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A blood pressure of 124/79 mm Hg is considered elevated, with systolic readings from 120-129 and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, characterized by pain and cramping in the legs during exercise that disappears after rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD.