ATI RN
ATI Nurs 258 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is presenting educational materials to a group of middle-aged clients about menopausal hormone therapy following total hysterectomy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hormone therapy can prevent osteoporotic fractures by maintaining bone density post-hysterectomy.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A client was found in a parked car with the motor running. The paramedic brought the client to the emergency department with complaints of a headache, nausea, and dizziness and the client is unable to recall their name or address. On assessment, the nurse notes the buccal mucosa is a cherry-red color. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: High-flow oxygen via a nonrebreather mask is the first intervention to displace carbon monoxide from hemoglobin.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing contraception options for four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients has a contraindication for receiving oral contraceptives?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking in women over 35 increases the risk of cardiovascular events with oral contraceptives.