ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse overhears a newly licensed nurse providing instructions to a female client on the proper steps to collect a midstream urine specimen. Which of the following statements made by the newly licensed nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cleansing should be done in a front-to-back motion to prevent contamination, not back-and-forth.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The client asks the nurse if there will be a lot of pain during the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cramping is a common sensation during a colonoscopy, and this response addresses the client's concern accurately.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse review to determine the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated levels of serum creatinine are indicative of impaired renal function. Creatinine is a waste product that is normally filtered by the kidneys.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with caring for a client who has a new concussion following a motor- [incomplete question, assuming increased intracranial pressure]. Which of the following is a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy or altered level of consciousness is a common manifestation of increased intracranial pressure, ranging from mild drowsiness to severe impairment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has tinea pedis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) presents with scaling and redness between the toes.