ATI RN
ATI nur 242 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following findings indicate that the client may be experiencing transplant rejection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated creatinine suggests kidney transplant rejection. Normal sodium , blood pressure , and no edema do not indicate rejection.
Question 2 of 5
A female middle adult client tells a nurse that she tested positive for a mutant BRCA1 gene. The nurse should recognize that the client is at an increased risk for which of the following situations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BRCA1 mutation increases breast cancer risk . It is not linked to thyroid cancer , Down syndrome , or Alzheimer's .
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cisplatin for treatment of ovarian cancer. The client's most recent complete blood count (CBC) is shown in the table below. It is important for the nurse to consider which of the following for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low WBC count indicates increased infection risk . Bleeding risk relates to platelets. Erythropoiesis agents treat anemia, not indicated here. Protein diet is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with cancer of the colon. The client asks the nurse several questions about what the provider might be planning to do. Which of the following nursing responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Writing questions empowers the client for provider discussions. Internet articles may be unreliable. Assurance alone is passive. Waiting increases anxiety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm³ after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cooked fruit reduces infection risk in neutropenia. Flower water harbors bacteria. Humidifiers risk mold. Denture cleaning is insufficient alone.