ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had a total abdominal hysterectomy and a vaginal repair. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking a tub bath can increase infection risk post-hysterectomy due to unhealed incisions. Using lubricants, ceasing periods, and increasing protein/vitamin C are appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
Which information obtained by the nurse assessing a patient admitted with multiple myeloma is most important to report to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated serum calcium levels (hypercalcemia) are a critical complication of multiple myeloma, risking kidney damage, altered mental status, and cardiac arrhythmias, requiring urgent reporting. Bence-Jones protein and back pain are expected, and constipation, while important, is less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is interested in learning about the risk factors for prostate cancer. Which factors does the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: Family history, African ancestry, obesity, advanced age, and high red meat consumption are risk factors for prostate cancer. Smoking is less strongly linked.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Which finding would the nurse expect to note in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A red, smooth, sore tongue is typical in pernicious anemia due to vitamin B12 deficiency affecting epithelial cells. Dusky membranes, shortness of breath, and dyspnea are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
The term 'Leukopenia' is the medical term for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukopenia refers to a low white blood cell count. Anemia is low red blood cells, leukocytosis is high white blood cells, and thrombocytopenia is low platelets.