ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for uterine cancer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaginal dryness due to decreased estrogen levels post-surgery can be managed with artificial lubrication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Genital herpes can be transmitted even without visible lesions due to asymptomatic viral shedding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working with an emergency response team in caring for a group of people who may have been exposed to anthrax while doing farm work. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is crucial for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent the development of anthrax after exposure to spores.
Question 5 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.