ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had an acute myocardial infarction (MI) about the reason blood was drawn from the client. Which of the following statements should the nurse make regarding cardiac enzymes studies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac enzymes indicate the extent of heart muscle damage in MI.
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 common in AIDS due to a weakened immune system.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The client asks the nurse what to expect during the procedure. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MRI scans are noisy, and earplugs are offered to reduce discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who had a left hemispheric cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 3 weeks ago. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the client's rehabilitation program?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left hemispheric CVA often impairs language, making communication a key goal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis, a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must carefully be observed for which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shivering can counteract the cooling effect of the hypothermia blanket.