Med-Surge Quiz- week 7 ATI Real Exam Questions & Answers, With Rationales

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Med-Surge Quiz- week 7 ATI Real Exam Questions & Answers, With Rationales-During an admission interview, a client tells the nurse that he takes echinacea, but does not remember why his provider recomm... ended it for him. The nurse should remind the client that this herbal supplement has which of the following actions? A) Treats osteoarthritis B) Promotes weight loss C) Enhances memory and cognition D) Stimulates the immune system - ANS: D) Stimulates the immune system RATIONALE: Echinacea supposedly reduces the manifestations and duration of colds and flu-like illnesses through short-term stimulation of the immune system. A nurse is caring for a client who has AIDS and anorexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to increase the client's body weight? A) Offer the client fluids with meals. B) Increase fiber in the client's diet. C) Encourage the client to eat less protein. D) Provide supplemental vitamins. - ANS: D) Provide supplemental vitamins. RATIONALE: The nurse should offer the client supplemental vitamins to improve the client's immune system and nutritional status. A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple myeloma and has a WBC count of 2,200/mm3. Which of the following food items brought by the family should the nurse prohibit from being given to the client? A) Baked chicken B) Bagels C) A factory-sealed box of chocolates D) Fresh fruit basket - ANS: D) Fresh fruit basket RATIONALE: The nurse should instruct the client's family that certain food products such as fresh fruit and vegetables should be excluded from the client's diet to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. An alternative to the fresh fruits would be a package of dried fruits. A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has cellulitis of the leg. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? A) Apply topical antifungal agents. B) Apply fresh ice packs every 4 hr. C) Wash daily with an antibacterial soap. D) Keep draining lesions uncovered to air dry. - ANS: Wash daily with an antibacterial soap. RATIONALE: The nurse should plan to have the client wash the area daily with an antibacterial soap to promote tissue health and treat the infection. A nurse is removing an isolation gown that has waist ties in the front after caring for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following steps should the nurse take? A) Untie the neck ties, remove the gloves, and untie the front waist ties. B) Untie the front waist ties, remove the gloves, and untie the neck ties. C) Remove the gloves, perform hand hygiene, and untie the front waist ties. D) Remove the gloves, untie the neck ties, and [Show More]

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