ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has neutropenia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neutropenic clients have reduced immune function and are at increased risk of infection from exposure to crowds and potential pathogens.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is to start using fluticasone by MDI twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inspecting the mouth for lesions daily is important to detect oral thrush, a potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
Question 3 of 5
An older adult client is scheduled to have an elective surgical procedure and informs the nurse that she wants to be designated as a 'do not resuscitate' (DNR) case. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The provider should directly discuss the client's wishes regarding a DNR order to ensure understanding and documentation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has immunosuppression following chemotherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Limiting the number of health care workers entering the room helps reduce the risk of infection by minimizing exposure to potential pathogens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about necessary baseline examinations with a female client who is to start taking atorvastatin. Which of the following baseline examinations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function tests are necessary before starting atorvastatin due to the medication's potential for hepatotoxicity.