ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is being admitted from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) following an abdominal hysterectomy. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood pressure is the priority to monitor for signs of bleeding or shock post-hysterectomy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is presenting educational materials to a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy helps maintain bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures post-hysterectomy.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports being sexually assaulted just prior to admission. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obtaining a detailed history in a compassionate manner supports care and forensic evidence collection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking for kinks in the tubing is the first step to ensure proper catheter function.