ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with acute rejection of a kidney transplant. Which intervention will the nurse expect for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mycophenolate is an immunosuppressant used to manage acute rejection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1-L bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has rhabdomyolysis. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 5
Rationale:
Total volume (1000 mL) divided by infusion rate (200 mL/hr) equals 5 hours.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class at a community center to a group of young adult, adult, and older adult clients regarding regular screening recommendations for cancer prevention. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Annual fecal occult blood testing is recommended starting at age 45 for colorectal cancer screening.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm3 after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serving cooked fruit with meals can help minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses, which is critical for a client with a low WBC count due to chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression.
Question 5 of 5
An unresponsive 79-yr-old patient is admitted to the emergency department (ED) during a summer heat wave. The patient's core temperature is 105.4° F (40.8° C), blood pressure (BP) is 88/50 mm Hg, and pulse is 112 beats/min. What action should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying wet sheets and a fan rapidly lowers core temperature to prevent organ damage.