ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results and finds the hemoglobin is 10 g/dL and the hematocrit is 30%. The nurse recognizes that the client is at risk for which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low hemoglobin and hematocrit reduce oxygen delivery, causing cellular hypoxia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of 180 cells/mm³ indicates severe immune system damage, making it the priority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of urolithiasis. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an associated risk factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Family history is a well-known risk factor for urolithiasis due to genetic predispositions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes excessive dilute urine output, leading to dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
During a routine physical examination, a nurse observes a 1-cm (0.4-in) lesion on a client's chest. The lesion is raised and flesh-colored with pearly white borders. The nurse should recognize that this finding is suggestive of which of the following types of skin cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell carcinoma presents as a raised, flesh-colored lesion with pearly borders.