ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In helping prepare a nursing care plan for a 90-pound, 82-year-old woman with iron-deficiency anemia with a hemoglobin of 8.2, the nurse agrees that the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low hemoglobin causes fatigue, leading to activity intolerance, the most appropriate diagnosis. Body image, anxiety, and tissue integrity are less directly related to anemia.
Question 2 of 5
The part of the female reproductive cycle that begins at the end of menses and ends at ovulation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The follicular phase begins at the end of menses and ends at ovulation, during which follicles mature. Menopause is cessation of menstruation, menarche is its onset, and the luteal phase follows ovulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching to a client who is at high risk for ovarian cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic exams can help detect ovarian cancer or pelvic abnormalities, though not always definitive. The other statements are incorrect: BRCA1 increases risk but does not guarantee cancer, Pap tests screen for cervical cancer, and elevated CA125 levels, not decreased, are associated with ovarian cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A client with sickle cell anemia has 'Pain related to thrombotic crisis' as a nursing diagnosis. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repositioning with proper alignment alleviates pressure and discomfort from thrombotic crisis pain. Education, pulse checks, and ROM are less directly related to acute pain relief.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has ovarian cancer. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unexplained weight loss is a common symptom of ovarian cancer due to cancer-related cachexia or decreased appetite. Abdominal bloating is also common but was not the correct answer provided in the document. Diarrhea and urinary retention are less typical.