ATI RN
ATI SP 250 Exam 3 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eating a high fiber diet has not been proven to reduce the risk for developing skin cancer. Skin cancer is mainly caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources, such as tanning booths.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has malignant melanoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect when assessing the lesion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malignant melanoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment in the skin. It can appear as a new or changing mole that has an irregular shape, uneven color, large size, or bleeding tendency. It may also be purplish in color due to vascular invasion or hemorrhage within the lesion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer, and who has neutropenia. The nurse should include which of the following restrictions in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh flowers and potted plants can harbor bacteria and fungi, which pose a significant infection risk to neutropenic patients.
Therefore, these should be avoided in the patient’s room.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that can reduce the severity and duration of herpes zoster symptoms, such as pain, itching, and blisters. Acyclovir can also prevent complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic sees a client who has an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following medications should reduce the symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This is because albuterol is a short-acting beta2 agonist that relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways and improves bronchodilation and airflow. Montelukast, budesonide, and cromolyn are long-term control medications that prevent inflammation and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, but they do not provide immediate relief.