ATI RN
ATI Nur201 FA2 Med Surg 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is struggling to adjust to the condition. The nurse educates the family on supporting the client with activities of daily living. Which statement by the family indicates that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging and praising the client's efforts to carry out activities of daily living is essential for promoting their independence and self-esteem. Positive reinforcement helps motivate the client.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. The nurse plans to administer which medication in the preoperative period to prevent Addisonian Crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hydrocortisone intravenously provides corticosteroid replacement to prevent Addisonian crisis during adrenalectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse evaluates a client who presents to the provider's office to assess multiple nevi. Which finding should the nurse highlight to the provider as a possible sign of malignancy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changes in a mole's shape and size are classic warning signs of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Moles that become asymmetrical, have irregular borders, vary in color, grow in diameter, or evolve over time need to be evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education for a client who has glaucoma. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has otitis media with effusion. The nurse should identify that which of the following manifestations indicates a tympanic membrane rupture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Green-blue discharge in the ear canal is a classic sign of a tympanic membrane rupture. This discharge is usually pus mixed with blood from the middle ear and indicates that the membrane has ruptured, allowing the fluid to drain out.