ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A severe allergy to amoxicillin indicates a potential cross-allergy with cephalosporins like cefoxitin, making it a contraindication for administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse refer to a social worker? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Client B, who is hospitalized and wishes to keep up with school assignments, may need assistance with educational continuity plans. Securing an emergency notification system involves social services to assess and arrange appropriate services. Placement in an assisted living facility requires social work assistance to coordinate appropriate care and transition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about tick-borne illnesses. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching regarding ticks?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible with fine-tipped tweezers allows for complete removal without squeezing the tick's body.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting a client with eating during meal time and recognizes another client indicating he is choking. Which of the following situations requires the nurse to perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inability to make any sounds indicates a complete airway obstruction, requiring the Heimlich maneuver.
Question 5 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.