ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that a common presentation that happens early in HIV infections is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flu-like symptoms such as chills and aches occur during acute retroviral syndrome due to initial viral replication and immune response shortly after HIV infection.
Question 2 of 5
A 64-year-old client is prescribed bifocals to correct myopia and presbyopia. To evaluate the effectiveness of the lenses, the nurse will assess the client for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bifocals correct near and distant vision; effectiveness is assessed by improvements in both.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that a common presentation that happens early in HIV infections is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flu-like symptoms such as chills and aches occur during acute retroviral syndrome due to initial viral replication and immune response shortly after HIV infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute brain injury. Which of the following sets of vital signs would concern the nurse about increasing intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High systolic BP, bradycardia, and low respiratory rate suggest Cushing's triad, indicative of increased ICP.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse recognizes that teaching a client to wash the hands after using the bathroom is an attempt to break the chain of infection between the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing interrupts the mode of transmission, preventing pathogens from reaching a portal of entry.