ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing direction to a nursing assistant who will be caring for a client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and receiving azidothymidine (AZT) antiretroviral therapy. The nurse should instruct the nursing assistant to implement which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard precautions are sufficient for HIV patients, as the virus is not transmitted through casual contact.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following priority actions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure assesses cardiovascular status, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Which new-onset assessment finding should a nurse expect in a client diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea is a common symptom of pulmonary embolism due to impaired oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with autoimmune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) expresses to a nurse that they will never permit disclosure of their diagnosis to anyone. The nurse should provide the client with which of the following education? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Health care providers and intimate partners need to know the diagnosis for safe care and protection, and HIV/AIDS is reportable for public health surveillance.