ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a health promotion class about preventing cancer. Which statement by a client indicates understanding of gastric cancer risk factors?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Consuming large amounts of salted, smoked, and processed foods has been shown to increase the risk of gastric cancer. These foods contain nitrates and nitrites, which can be converted into cancer-causing compounds in the stomach.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing intervention(s) should be employed when caring for the bone marrow donor immediately following a bone marrow aspiration? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Direct pressure prevents bleeding at the puncture site. D: Vital signs monitoring detects complications early. A, B, and E are inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who will undergo a cerebral biopsy for a brain tumor. The client's pre-operative teaching should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiepileptic drugs prevents seizure activity, a common risk with brain tumors and surgery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bladder cancer who is prescribed intravesical immunotherapy. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Urinating in a sitting position ensures complete bladder emptying and minimizes contact with residual medication post-immunotherapy.
Question 5 of 5
A 78-year-old client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with numbness and weakness of the right arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A STAT CT scan is critical to diagnose the cause of neurological symptoms (e.g., stroke), guiding time-sensitive treatment decisions.