ATI RN
ATI Nursing 1202 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is setting goals for a client who has AIDS and is at the end of life. Which of the following are realistic goals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Receiving medication to minimize episodes of breakthrough pain is a realistic and important goal for comfort.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is setting goals for a client who has AIDS and is at the end of life. Which of the following are realistic goals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Receiving medication to minimize episodes of breakthrough pain is a realistic and important goal for comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and asks where this disease originates within the body. The nurse should tell the client that SLE originates in which of the following locations in the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: SLE originates in connective tissue, which is affected by this autoimmune disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing clients in a health clinic for risk factors for contracting hepatitis. Which of the following clients is at risk for developing hepatitis C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having multiple tattoos can increase the risk for hepatitis C, especially if the tattoos were done with non-sterile equipment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted for elective surgery and has a history of Addison's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperpigmentation is a classic sign of Addison's disease due to increased ACTH levels.