ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a Plaster of Paris walking cast on his left lower leg. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Numbness or pain in the toes can indicate compromised circulation or nerve compression, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory report of a client's most recent Pap smear that indicates moderately abnormal cervical cells were present. Based on the description of the cells, which of the following changes of precancerous cell growth to the client's cervix should the nurse identify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dysplasia refers to the presence of abnormal cells within a tissue or organ, characterized by changes in cell size, shape, uniformity, arrangement, and structure. In the context of a Pap smear, dysplasia is indicative of precancerous changes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has osteoarthritis of the knee. Which of the following explanations should the nurse give to the client as part of the disease process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoarthritis involves progressive cartilage and bone damage, a key aspect of the disease process.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and radiation for metastatic breast cancer and who has neutropenia. The nurse should include which of the following restrictions in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fresh flowers and potted plants should be avoided in the room of a neutropenic patient. They can harbor fungi and other microorganisms that could cause infection in an immunocompromised individual. Neutropenic precautions typically include avoiding standing water and plants that may contain harmful bacteria or fungi.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is preparing for a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following statements is true regarding the postoperative placement of a prosthesis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients need to do special exercises to strengthen the remaining limb and prepare for prosthesis use, which is essential for rehabilitation. Prostheses are not adjustable for different shoes, as they are custom-made. Fitting occurs after healing, not during surgery. Dressings are for healing, not prosthesis cushioning.