ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the Emergency Department (ED) complaining of a 'racing' heart and nervousness. The client also admits to a history of cocaine abuse. The cardiac monitor displays the rhythm below. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initial assessment of vital signs and stability is critical before interventions, especially with cocaine-related tachycardia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client who reports symptoms of dyspnea. The nurse notes edema of the upper arms, face, and neck. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure and heart rate are critical to assess in dyspnea and edema, as they may indicate respiratory distress or cardiac issues requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client newly diagnosed with lung cancer. The nurse understands the client requires additional discharge teaching when the client states:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing smoking in the house exposes the client to secondhand smoke, which can worsen lung cancer and hinder recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with renal cancer. The client is complaining of flank pain. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal cancer often presents with a flank mass and hematuria due to tumor growth and bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
The rehabilitation nurse determines that the client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke is successfully adapting to functional changes if they:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using adaptive equipment indicates successful adaptation by promoting independence despite stroke-related limitations.