ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The nurse should encourage what health promotion activity to address the client's hormone imbalance and infertility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight loss and lifestyle changes improve insulin sensitivity and reduce androgen levels, alleviating PCOS symptoms and improving fertility.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's office is providing education to a client who has a new diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Which of the following responses by the client indicates that the client understands the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCOS increases the risk of insulin resistance, making frequent blood glucose monitoring important.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a sucking chest wound resulting from a gunshot. The client has a blood pressure of 110/60 mm Hg, a pulse rate of 118/min, and a respiratory rate of 40/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Administering oxygen addresses hypoxia and respiratory distress in a sucking chest wound.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for uterine cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaginal dryness due to decreased estrogen levels post-surgery can be managed with artificial lubrication.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for kinks in the tubing is the first step to ensure proper catheter function.