ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final 2024 Assessment Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the manifestations of uterine prolapse. Which of the following statements by the client should indicate to the nurse a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feces in the vagina is not a direct symptom of uterine prolapse but may relate to a rectocele, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has fluid overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Fluid overload causes increased respiratory rate, blood pressure, and heart rate due to pulmonary edema and increased blood volume.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of teenage clients about the use of condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Female condoms are effective in preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted viruses, including HIV, by acting as a barrier to prevent the exchange of bodily fluids during sexual activity. This information empowers individuals with an additional option for protection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for heat therapy for the treatment of cellulitis of the right lower leg. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrapping a warm, wet towel around the affected area (
B) is a safe and effective method for applying moist heat, which improves blood flow and reduces discomfort in cellulitis. Heat lamps (
A) risk burns and skin drying, heating pads (
C) may cause burns or exacerbate swelling, and soaking (
D) can introduce bacteria, worsening the infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who reports a nevus that has increased in size and an irregularly shaped lesion that varies in color. These findings are consistent with which of the following medical diagnoses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malignant melanoma is characterized by changing nevi with size increase and color variation.