ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with systemic scleroderma. The nurse recognizes that an appropriate nursing diagnosis for systemic scleroderma is altered tissue perfusion secondary to which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raynaud's phenomenon causes vasospasm, leading to impaired tissue perfusion in systemic scleroderma.
Question 2 of 5
A student nurse is learning about client safety. The student nurse should recognize that which of the following is true regarding client safety and prevention of harm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Poorly coordinated care and nosocomial infections are errors that compromise patient safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who was diagnosed with left testicular cancer and is scheduled for an orchiectomy. Which statement made by the client would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding showering for a month is incorrect; showering is typically allowed after surgery with precautions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the client while applying the electrode gel pads?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Relaxing and avoiding movement or speaking ensures a clear ECG recording.
Question 5 of 5
A home care visiting nurse suspects that an older adult client is developing chronic renal disease. Since the client has no history of cardiovascular disease, what data should the nurse assess further?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progressive edema is a specific indicator of declining kidney function due to fluid retention.