ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse in Wyoming gives instruction to an 80-year-old patient in the prevention of hypothermia. Which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options prevent hypothermia: layers trap heat, warm fluids maintain temperature, gloves/earmuffs protect extremities, and a hat reduces head heat loss.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is immunosuppressed. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Immunosuppressed clients are at increased risk for infections from foodborne pathogens, requiring cooked foods . Wearing PPE protects both client and provider from pathogen transmission. Restricting infected visitors minimizes exposure. Disposing linen in trash is not standard; linens require proper laundering. Limiting bathing is unnecessary as regular hygiene prevents infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of middle adult clients about early detection of cancer. The nurse should include the American Cancer Society recommendation that men and women at average risk should have which of the following screening tests?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colorectal cancer screening at age 45 aligns with updated ACS guidelines for average-risk adults. Cervical screening is specific to those with a cervix. Lung screening targets smokers. Age 50 is outdated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the CBC findings for a female client who is receiving combination chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A WBC count of 2300/mm³ indicates neutropenia, a critical chemotherapy side effect requiring immediate reporting. RBC , hemoglobin , and platelets are within normal ranges.
Extract:
History and Physical
Vital signs
Nurse’s Notes
Diagnostic Results
The client is a 60-year-old female diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy with docetaxel. She has a history of hypertension and no known drug allergies. The client presents with a 2-day history of headache, muscle aches, fever, sore throat, and fatigue. Her last chemotherapy session was 10 days ago, and she has been feeling increasingly fatigued in the last week.
A nurse is caring for a 60-year-old female client in the oncology unit who is currently receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. The client presents with a recent onset of symptoms, and the nurse must evaluate the best actions to take based on the exhibits provided.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Private room and mask protect against infection in immunosuppression. Fluid intake manages symptoms. Contact precautions are unnecessary. Antibiotics need provider orders.