ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about self-care strategies for managing the disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A regular sleep pattern improves sleep quality, reducing fibromyalgia symptoms. Avoiding exercise during flare-ups may help, but gentle exercises are preferred. Jogging/running may be too intense, and calcium intake is not linked to fibromyalgia management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has AIDS and a significantly decreased CD4+ T-cell count. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for developing which of the following infectious oral conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Candidiasis is a common opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS patients with low CD4+ T-cell counts, causing oral thrush.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has fibrocystic breasts. The client asks the nurse, 'What will happen to my fibrocystic breast changes after menopause?' Which of the following statements is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The most appropriate response is that the manifestations usually go away after menopause. Fibrocystic breast changes are linked to hormonal fluctuations, and after menopause, when these fluctuations cease, the symptoms of fibrocystic breasts typically resolve.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a Plaster of Paris walking cast on his left lower leg. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness or pain in the toes can indicate compromised circulation or nerve compression, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following a simple mastectomy. The client is to begin outpatient radiation therapy the next day. Which of the following instructions about maintaining skin integrity should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding heat to the irradiated area prevents increased skin irritation and burns, making this the correct instruction.