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ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse instructor is teaching nursing students about safety, quality, and patient-centered care. What recommendations should the students recognize that promote safe, quality, patient-centered care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Critical thinking ensures informed decisions.
Choice C: Communication aligns care with patient needs.
Choice D: Planning and reporting track progress.
Choice E: End-of-shift evaluation assesses intervention effectiveness.
Choice B is incorrect as evaluation is ongoing.
Question 2 of 5
A clinic nurse is planning to teach a group of clients about laryngeal cancer. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors associated with the development of laryngeal cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Chewing tobacco contains carcinogens linked to laryngeal cancer.
Choice B: Painters are exposed to chemicals increasing cancer risk.
Choice E: Secondhand smoke exposure increases risk.
Choices C and D are not associated with laryngeal cancer.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). How does PEEP benefit the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PEEP maintains airway pressure to prevent alveolar collapse, improving oxygenation in ARDS.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who reports experiencing an alteration in sense of smell following surgery for a total laryngectomy. The nurse should address the patient's concern through which of the following responses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A laryngectomy bypasses the nose, altering smell due to changed airflow, accurately addressing the patient's concern.
Question 5 of 5
A patient diagnosed with lung carcinoma is scheduled for a left pneumonectomy. Which nursing intervention should be prioritized in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the chest tube and pleur-evac is critical to monitor for complications like excessive bleeding or pneumothorax, ensuring lung re-expansion. Other interventions, while important, are secondary in the immediate postoperative period.