ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment 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: Oxygen saturation is the priority to ensure adequate oxygenation post-anesthesia, preventing respiratory complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about preventing skin cancer. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high fiber diet does not reduce skin cancer risk, indicating a need for further teaching. Avoiding tanning booths, using sunscreen on cloudy days, and monthly skin checks are correct preventive measures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is common for clients to feel a constant urge to void due to bladder irritation from the catheter and continuous bladder irrigation. Reminding the client that this is normal can alleviate anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis with a group of nursing students. The nurse should include that which of the following types of medication therapy is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thyroid hormones (
A), especially in excess, increase bone resorption, leading to bone loss and higher osteoporosis risk. NSAIDs (
B), anticoagulants (
C), and cardiac glycosides (
D) are not strongly linked to osteoporosis, with thyroid hormones having the most significant impact on bone metabolism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury with heterotopic ossifications. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Arthralgia is expected with heterotopic ossification due to ectopic bone formation near joints.