ATI RN
ATI 410 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new onset of vitamin B12 deficiency. Which of the following foods should the nurse encourage the client to include in their diet?(Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Steak, milk, salmon, and eggs are high in vitamin B12, suitable for addressing deficiency. Green leafy vegetables are not significant sources of B12, which is primarily found in animal products.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about risk factors for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exposure to high levels of radiation is a known risk factor for CML, as seen in historical data from atomic bomb survivors. Family history and other cancers are not significant risk factors, and the Philadelphia chromosome mutation is an acquired, not inherited, genetic factor.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a diet for a client who is iron deficient. Which of the following foods high in iron should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Red meat is a rich source of heme iron, highly bioavailable and effective for addressing iron deficiency. Other options have less or no significant iron content.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving one unit of packed RBCs to treat intraoperative blood loss. The client reports chills and back pain, and the client's blood pressure is 80/64 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms suggest an acute hemolytic transfusion reaction, a life-threatening emergency. Stopping the transfusion immediately is critical to prevent further reaction and hemolysis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Meniere's disease. The nurse identifies which of the following manifestations is caused by an excessive accumulation of endolymph fluid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vertigo is a primary symptom of Meniere's disease, caused by excessive endolymph fluid in the inner ear affecting balance and spatial orientation. Myopia, photophobia, and presbycusis are unrelated to endolymph accumulation.