ATI RN
ATI Med Surg RN 221A Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a female client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should recognize the need for further teaching when the client identifies which of the following as a factor that can exacerbate SLE?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercise is beneficial for SLE patients, improving energy and joint flexibility. Sunlight, certain diets, and infections can exacerbate SLE, indicating the client's misunderstanding about exercise requires further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has a prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Taking phenytoin at the same time daily ensures stable blood levels, critical for seizure control, making it key discharge information.
Question 3 of 5
A client comes to the clinic with a complaint of pain in the right great toe and is eventually diagnosed with gout. When planning teaching for this client, what management technique should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Restricting high-purine foods reduces uric acid production, a key strategy to prevent gout attacks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a 28-year-old client with HIV who has been admitted with pneumonia. Which of the following observations should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tachypnea and restlessness indicate respiratory distress in pneumonia, requiring immediate attention to ensure oxygenation.
Question 5 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.