ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class on health promotion and illness prevention. The nurse should include that which of the following is an example of secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing monthly breast self-examinations is an example of secondary prevention, which involves early detection of diseases to provide timely treatment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has not voided for 8 hr following the removal of an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should be the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing a bladder scan is the first action to assess if the client has urine in the bladder and needs further intervention.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client to identify risk factors for disease. Which of the following findings is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A large waist size (abdominal obesity) is a significant risk factor for metabolic syndrome, which includes a cluster of conditions such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
Question 4 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 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.