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ATI Fundamental Proctored Exam 2024-2025 Online Practice 250 Simulated Exam Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client following surgery for a brain tumor near the hypothalamus. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor the client because of the risks of surgery on this area of the brain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Inability to regulate body temperature. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature. Damage to this area during surgery can disrupt the body's ability to maintain a stable temperature, leading to hyperthermia or hypothermia. Monitoring for temperature dysregulation is essential postoperatively to prevent complications. Bradycardia (
B), visual disturbances (
C), and inability to perceive sound (
D) are not directly associated with the hypothalamus. Monitoring these may be important for different reasons but are not the primary concerns following surgery near the hypothalamus.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is afraid to take medication. Which of the following nursing responses uses reflection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflection restates the client's emotions, encouraging further discussion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a community-based health fair is promoting having a routine Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) to young adult women. Which of the following types of preventive care is the Pap smear?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Secondary level. Pap smear is a type of secondary prevention as it aims to detect cervical abnormalities early, before they develop into cervical cancer. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection, screening, and intervention to prevent the progression of a disease. Pap smear helps in identifying precancerous changes in the cervix, allowing for timely treatment.
Choice A, Primary level, would involve measures to prevent the occurrence of cervical abnormalities, such as HPV vaccination.
Choice C, Tertiary level, would involve managing and treating existing cervical cancer cases.
Choice D, Self-care ability level, is not a recognized level of preventive care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and had a below-the-knee amputation 2 days ago. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a body image disturbance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A body image disturbance is reflected in the client's negative perception of their physical self.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The nurse should place the client on his right side in Trendelenburg position to help mobilize secretions from which of the following lung segments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Trendelenburg position promotes drainage of secretions from specific lung segments, improving oxygenation.