ATI RN
ATI Med Surg RN 221A Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When planning care for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the nurse addresses the potential problem of activity intolerance. What should the nurse recommend to the patient to most effectively address this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular mild to moderate exercise improves fitness, reduces pain, and enhances function, directly addressing activity intolerance in fibromyalgia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low-impact aerobics reduce pain and improve function in fibromyalgia, indicating the client's understanding of effective non-pharmacological management.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is providing care for a group of clients. Which of the following specimens should the nurse delegate collection of to the assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Random stool collection is non-invasive and suitable for assistive personnel, unlike sterile or invasive procedures requiring nursing skills.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient who has seizures and received a vagal nerve stimulator to decrease seizure activity. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Placing a magnet over the vagal nerve stimulator during an aura can deliver extra stimulation to interrupt or shorten a seizure, empowering the patient in seizure management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who has AIDS and a significantly decreased CD4 T-cell count. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for developing which of the following infectious oral conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low CD4 count in AIDS increases susceptibility to opportunistic infections like candidiasis, a fungal infection causing oral thrush, due to a weakened immune system.