ATI RN
ATI Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative immediately following a pheochromocytoma removal. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure is critical post-pheochromocytoma removal due to potential hemodynamic instability from catecholamine fluctuations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroids can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, leading to false-positive FOBT results, so they should be avoided before testing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding corticosteroids prevents false-positive FOBT results due to their potential to cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy taken from the iliac crest. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acetaminophen is recommended for post-biopsy pain relief, effective with minimal bleeding risk compared to NSAIDs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer epoetin to a client who has anemia due to chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring hemoglobin levels before administering epoetin ensures safe and effective treatment, preventing complications like hypertension or thromboembolism if levels are too high.