ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is to undergo a breast biopsy by needle aspiration. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A well-fitting bra supports the breast and minimizes bruising post-biopsy. Sedation is not used, results take days, and cold packs, not heating pads, reduce swelling.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a middle adult female client who has fibrocystic breast disease. The nurse should emphasize to the client that manifestations of this disease are present at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manifestations of fibrocystic breast disease, such as breast pain and lumpiness, tend to occur or worsen in the premenstrual phase due to hormonal changes. Weather conditions do not affect these manifestations.
Question 4 of 5
A 30-year-old who is experiencing sickle cell crisis is admitted to the hospital. During the admission assessment, which findings can the nurse attribute to the client's blood disorder?
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Jaundice results from hemolysis, and pain is due to vaso-occlusion in sickle cell crisis. White tongue, nausea, and shortness of breath are less specific to the disorder.
Question 5 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.