ATI RN
ATI Med Surg RN 221A Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for colchicine to treat gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for muscle pain is critical, as colchicine can cause rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition requiring prompt reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the head to the side protects the airway by preventing aspiration during a tonic-clonic seizure, making it the priority action.
Question 3 of 5
A client who abused intravenous drugs was diagnosed with the human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) several years ago. The nurse explains that the diagnostic criterion for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has been met when the client:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4+ T cell count below 200 cells/mm defines AIDS, indicating severe immune suppression and susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically long-term, and stopping it abruptly risks seizures. The client's statement suggests a misunderstanding requiring further teaching.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient is prescribed hydroxychloroquine to slow the progression of the disease. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause bone marrow suppression, lowering white blood cell counts, increasing infection risk, necessitating monitoring.