ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse should implement which safety considerations for a patient when administering oral iodine radioactive for thyroid cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isolation minimizes radiation exposure to others, a key safety measure during radioactive iodine treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who will undergo a cerebral biopsy for a brain tumor. The client's pre-operative teaching should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiepileptic drugs prevents seizure activity, a common risk with brain tumors and surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient whose blood type is A-. The nurse knows that this patient can receive the following blood types:(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A- and O- are compatible with A- blood. AB and O+ are not due to antigen or Rh factor mismatches.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client diagnosed with heart failure. Which information should the nurse provide to assist the client to limit complications and prevent future hospitalizations? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B: Low sodium reduces fluid retention. C: Weight gain indicates fluid overload. D: Shortness of breath suggests worsening heart failure. A and E are incorrect due to fluid restriction needs and the necessity of medical guidance for diuretics.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client, the lab results are listed in the table. The nurse would anticipate the administration of which blood product(s) for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (6.2 g/dL) and platelets (20,000 mm3) indicate the need for packed red blood cells and platelets.