ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a health clinic is reinforcing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about vaginal yeast infections. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antifungal medications for vaginal yeast infections require a prescription. Thick white discharge is a symptom but not sufficient for diagnosis, oral contraceptives may increase risk, and itching is a common symptom.
Question 2 of 5
During an outpatient well visit with a patient who has sickle cell anemia, you make it PRIORITY to assess the patient's?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vaccination history is critical for sickle cell anemia patients due to increased infection risk, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, making it the priority assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching to a client who is at high risk for ovarian cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic exams can help detect ovarian cancer or pelvic abnormalities, though not always definitive. The other statements are incorrect: BRCA1 increases risk but does not guarantee cancer, Pap tests screen for cervical cancer, and elevated CA125 levels, not decreased, are associated with ovarian cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has ovarian cancer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of ovarian cancer due to cancer-related cachexia or decreased appetite. Abdominal bloating is also common but was not the correct answer provided in the document. Diarrhea and urinary retention are less typical.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is interested in learning about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which factors does the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Family history, African ancestry, obesity, advanced age, and high red meat consumption are risk factors for prostate cancer. Smoking is less strongly linked.