ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a frontal lobe brain tumor and has undergone a craniotomy. What position should the nurse place the client post-operatively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage post-craniotomy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse assesses the client's rhythm on the monitor. The patient is unresponsive with no pulse. The nurse identifies the rhythm as. The nurse's priority action is
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation is a chaotic rhythm requiring immediate defibrillation to restore cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
A client asks the nurse to explain risk factors for uterine cancer. The nurse explains that the number one risk factor is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure, such as in obesity or hormone therapy, is the primary risk factor for uterine cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a radiation implant inserted for treatment of cervical cancer. Which nurse should be assigned to provide personal care while the radiation source is in the client? The:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse with no prior radiation exposure minimizes cumulative risk, making them the safest choice.
Question 5 of 5
Which behavior observed by the nurse causes a suspicion that a depressed client may be suicidal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving away possessions is a classic sign of suicidal ideation, indicating preparation for death.