ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching with the client. Which statement about lung cancer indicates that teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pacing activities conserves energy, reflecting effective teaching for lung cancer management.
Question 2 of 5
Which initial assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in ALL leads to petechiae and epistaxis due to low platelet counts, common initial findings at diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with pancreatic cancer understands that the key to effective pain management is:
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Effective pain management involves appropriate setting-specific options, timely interventions, believing the client's pain reports, and a team approach for comprehensive care.
Question 4 of 5
Which clinical manifestation would the nurse use to best indicate that the status of an elderly client's chronic heart failure condition is Improving?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Being alert and oriented X 3 indicates no signs of confusion or cognitive impairment, which can occur due to decreased cerebral perfusion in worsening heart failure. This suggests improved perfusion and oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is participating in a health screening clinic and is preparing teaching materials about colorectal cancer. Which risk factor for colorectal cancer should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflammatory bowel disease significantly increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic colon inflammation.