ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a sickle cell crisis, which of the following symptoms is most commonly experienced by individuals with sickle cell disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe pain in the abdomen and joints is the hallmark of sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusion. Fever, respiratory symptoms, and numbness are less common.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing student is doing a presentation on human papillomavirus (HPV) for a young adult group aged 18 to 20 years old. What information should the nursing student include in this presentation?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: These options provide accurate information: many HPV infections resolve spontaneously, certain types can cause cervical cancer, and it is primarily spread through vaginal or anal sex. Option D is incorrect as HPV can be contracted from a single partner, and option E is false due to available vaccines and treatments.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is admitted to determine why red blood cells are being quickly destructed in the body. What finding should the nurse associate with this patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jaundice, due to bilirubin buildup from red blood cell destruction, is associated with hemolytic anemia. Clotting, cyanosis, and bleeding are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are common manifestations of a sickle cell crisis?
Correct Answer: A,B,G
Rationale: Severe pain, fever, and jaundice are common in sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusion, infection risk, and hemolysis. Normal blood counts, clear urine, increased energy, and normal oxygen saturation are not typical.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following can cause bone marrow suppression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy affects rapidly dividing cells, including bone marrow, causing suppression. Vitamin C, exercise, and most antibiotics do not typically cause this.