ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 58-year-old client who is diagnosed with uterine cancer. Which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postmenopausal bleeding is a common symptom of uterine cancer, prompting further investigation.
Question 2 of 5
The patient presents with a complaint of 'always dropping things and falling down.' During the neurologic assessment, the nurse observes that the patient's display of rapid alternating movements is slow and misses often. The patient also loses balance during the Romberg Test. What neurologic problem would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebellar dysfunction causes coordination and balance issues, as seen in slow alternating movements and Romberg Test failure.
Question 3 of 5
A client is prescribed a continuous infusion of IV Insulin at 7 units per hour. Pharmacy delivers a concentration of 100 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of NSS. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump? (round to the nearest whole number)
Correct Answer: 7 mL/hour
Rationale: (7 units/hour × 100 mL) ÷ (100 units) = 7 mL/hour, the rate to deliver the prescribed insulin dose.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks to be screened for cervical cancer because a relative has been diagnosed with it. Which of the following tests should the nurse expect the provider to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Pap smear is the standard screening test for cervical cancer, detecting precancerous changes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 35-year-old male who is diagnosed with epididymitis. Which statement would indicate the client understands teaching about this condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: If epididymitis is STI-related, treating sexual partners prevents reinfection, showing understanding of the condition.