ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
To prevent the reoccurrence of prostatitis, the nurse should provide the client with which discharge instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frequent voiding reduces urinary stasis, decreasing the risk of bacterial growth and prostatitis recurrence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about preventing cancer. Which statement by a client indicates understanding of gastric cancer risk factors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consuming large amounts of salted, smoked, and processed foods has been shown to increase the risk of gastric cancer. These foods contain nitrates and nitrites, which can be converted into cancer-causing compounds in the stomach.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to start a transfusion of packed red blood cells for a client with a hemoglobin of 5.4 g/dL. (normal Female: 11.7-15.5 g/dL; Male: 14-17.3 g/dL). Which IV site should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 20-gauge catheter infusing normal saline is appropriate for blood transfusion, avoiding interference from other medications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). When completing an assessment for decreased perfusion from clotting, the nurse would observe for which manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyanosis indicates poor oxygenation and perfusion due to clotting in DIC, affecting tissue oxygen delivery.