ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assigned to care for a client in traction. The nurse creates a plan of a care for the client and would include which action in the pian?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking weights to hang freely ensures proper traction alignment, unlike inappropriate actions like removing traction or adjusting weights without orders.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that all of the following are features of ulcerative colitis except?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skip lesions and cobblestone appearance are features of Crohn's disease, not ulcerative colitis, which has continuous inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia, necessitating regular dental check-ups, unlike incorrect antacid, alcohol, or urine color advice.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring the effectiveness or antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What laboratory study results indicates the medications are effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased CD4-T-cell count indicates ART effectiveness by showing immune system recovery, unlike increased viral load or decreased blood counts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with active tuberculosis. Which of the following intervention are appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: N95 masks are required for healthcare workers to prevent TB transmission; surgical masks and positive pressure rooms are inappropriate.