ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A physician orders a nasogastric (NG) tube for a young adult diagnosed with end-stage ovarian cancer and suspected of having a bowel obstruction. The newly hired nurse explains the procedure and rationale for NG tube placement. The client refuses to consent to NG tube placement, stating, 'I would rather keep vomiting than have the tube in my nose.' Following the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, what should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respecting the client's autonomy requires documenting their refusal and notifying the physician for alternative planning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled to receive external radiation to the neck for cancer of the larynx. During a pre-treatment exam, the nurse explains to the client that the most likely side effect would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sore throat is the most likely side effect due to radiation-induced inflammation of laryngeal tissues.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse about comorbidities associated with cluster B personality disorders. The nurse should identify which of the following disorders as a comorbidity of histrionic personality disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common comorbidity with histrionic personality disorder due to the anxiety often linked to fears of rejection or not being the center of attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia does not cause joint inflammation, unlike arthritis, indicating a need for further teaching about its non-inflammatory nature.
Question 5 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia may demonstrate these positive symptoms (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include disorganized speech, hallucinations, and delusions of reference, unlike negative symptoms like avolition or social withdrawal.