ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating coworkers about how to minimize back strain and avoid repeated episodes of low back pain. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding prolonged sitting (
A) reduces pressure on the spine, promoting better posture and reducing strain. Sleeping in a side-lying position with flexed knees (
D) maintains spinal alignment, reducing back stress. Padded shoe insoles (E) improve foot support and body alignment, decreasing back strain. Sleeping on a soft mattress (
B) is incorrect as it may cause spinal misalignment. Applying heat for 10 minutes every hour (
C) is not a standard preventive measure and may not be practical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Disclosing information to family without permission violates HIPAA, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer and has undergone a prostatectomy. Which of the following should the nurse understand as a potential complication of prostate surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of prostatectomy due to potential nerve and blood vessel damage. Testicular torsion is unrelated, cystitis is less common, and paralytic ileus, while possible, is typically temporary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for several clients at a community clinic. Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A 40-year-old client with hypoglycemia is at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, as hypoglycemia can indicate insulin resistance or pre-diabetes, especially with age-related risk factors. Autoimmune disorders are linked to type 1 diabetes, lack of sleep is a weaker predictor, and never giving birth is not a risk factor.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following a hemodialysis treatment. For which of the following manifestations will the nurse administer a PRN dose of phenytoin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is an antiepileptic drug used to treat and prevent seizures. Headache and restlessness could be signs of neurological irritation or an impending seizure, which phenytoin can help manage.