ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with prostate cancer asks the nurse the importance of the prostate specific antigen (PSA). The nurse explains to the client that the PSA:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PSA is primarily used as a screening tool for prostate cancer, helping to detect potential issues early, though it is not definitive for diagnosis as it can be elevated in benign conditions like prostatitis or BPH.
Question 2 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a frontal lobe brain tumor and has undergone a craniotomy. What position should the nurse place the client post-operatively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage post-craniotomy.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient whose blood type is A-. The nurse knows that this patient can receive the following blood types:(SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A- and O- are compatible with A- blood. AB and O+ are not due to antigen or Rh factor mismatches.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have Mohs Micrographic surgery for a basal cell carcinoma. Which statement by the client Indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mohs surgery focuses on local skin removal, not lymph node biopsies, indicating a misunderstanding.
Question 5 of 5
When using an ECG rhythm strip to quickly estimate the ventricular rate for a client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is the fastest method to estimate heart rate.