ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the nurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe dysmenorrhea unresponsive to NSAIDs is a hallmark symptom of endometriosis.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A public health nurse has been asked to provide a health promotion session for men at a wellness center. What should the nurse inform the participants about early stage testicular cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Early-stage testicular cancer is highly responsive to treatment, with high cure rates.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing emergency response with a newly licensed nurse. Which statement by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of who can serve as a triage officer during this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses and emergency medical personnel are trained to assess and prioritize care, making them suitable triage officers.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a healthcare provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isosorbide mononitrate, a nitrate, combined with sildenafil can cause severe hypotension due to their additive vasodilatory effects.