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ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse at a community health clinic is assisting with creating a brochure about testicular cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently rolling the testicles allows for early detection of lumps or abnormalities, which is essential for early diagnosis of testicular cancer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at a community-based health fair is promoting having a routine Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) to young adult women. Which of the following types of preventive care is the Pap smear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Secondary level. Pap smear is a type of secondary prevention as it aims to detect cervical abnormalities early, before they develop into cervical cancer. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection, screening, and intervention to prevent the progression of a disease. Pap smear helps in identifying precancerous changes in the cervix, allowing for timely treatment.
Choice A, Primary level, would involve measures to prevent the occurrence of cervical abnormalities, such as HPV vaccination.
Choice C, Tertiary level, would involve managing and treating existing cervical cancer cases.
Choice D, Self-care ability level, is not a recognized level of preventive care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose belongings were lost in a hurricane. The client says, 'What's the use in starting over? It will probably happen again.' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging feelings of hopelessness is therapeutic and encourages the client to express emotions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea, crackles, and 3+ bilateral pitting pedal edema. Which of the following serum sodium levels should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume excess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 116 mEq/L. A low serum sodium level (hyponatremia) often indicates fluid volume excess due to dilution of sodium in the bloodstream. In this scenario, the client's symptoms of dyspnea, crackles, and pitting pedal edema are classic signs of fluid overload. A serum sodium level of 116 mEq/L suggests that the excess fluid in the body is diluting the sodium concentration.
Choices B, C, and D have normal to high serum sodium levels, which would not support the diagnosis of fluid volume excess.
Therefore, option A is the most appropriate choice indicating fluid volume excess based on the client's presentation and the associated electrolyte imbalance.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing pulmonary hygiene for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should have the client lie on his back with his head elevated to mobilize secretions from which of the following lung segments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head improves lung expansion and drainage of anterior lung segments.