ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about primary syphilis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Syphilis can be transmitted via vaginal, anal, or oral sex, but the risk is lower with oral sex, making this statement accurate for primary syphilis education. The other options are incorrect or overly broad.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks which diagnostic test is the preferred method for detecting cervical cancer. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Papanicolaou (Pap) test is the standard method for detecting cervical cancer by identifying precancerous or cancerous cervical cells. The other tests are used for different conditions.
Question 3 of 5
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with inadequate production of platelets?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate platelet production increases bleeding risk, making 'Risk for Injury related to increased bleeding tendency' the priority. Infection risk, cardiac output, and gas exchange are less directly related to thrombocytopenia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who is preparing for a pelvic examination with Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying the bladder before a pelvic examination allows for better visualization and manipulation of the pelvic organs. Douching can interfere with test results, informed consent is not typically required for a Pap test, and sedation is not used for this procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A mother brings in her 8-month-old child to the ER. The mother reports the baby has recently started being extremely fussy, has a fever, and swelling in the hands and feet. The child is diagnosed with sickle cell disease. As the nurse, you know that the swelling in the hands and feet in the infant is termed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dactylitis is a common manifestation of sickle cell disease in infants, characterized by painful swelling of the hands and feet due to vaso-occlusive episodes. The other terms do not accurately describe this condition.