ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Purple striations, hypertension, buffalo hump, and moon face are all manifestations of Cushing's syndrome caused by excessive cortisol levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize that which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Purple striations, hypertension, buffalo hump, and moon face are all manifestations of Cushing's syndrome caused by excessive cortisol levels.
Question 3 of 5
For staging of head and neck cancer, which letter indicates whether cancer has spread to another part of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The letter 'M' in cancer staging refers to metastasis, or whether cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with obesity who is being considered for bariatric surgery. Which do the criteria guidelines for bariatric surgery include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A BMI of 40 kg/m² or more is the standard criteria for bariatric surgery, particularly when other treatments (such as diet, exercise, and medication) have failed, or when obesity-related health issues are present.
Question 5 of 5
Which education about health promotion would the nurse include regarding head and neck cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Exercising safe sex practices, especially in regard to human papillomavirus (HPV), is important because HPV is a known risk factor for head and neck cancers, particularly oropharyngeal cancers. Safe sex practices, including the use of barriers like condoms, can reduce the risk of HPV infection.