ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse observes the following rhythm of a client on the telemetry unit. Which action should be completed first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia requires immediate assessment of responsiveness and pulse to determine if the patient is stable or in cardiac arrest.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches a diabetic client how to perform foot care. Which action by the client would indicate that they can correctly perform foot care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a mirror to check foot soles promotes early detection of injuries in diabetic clients.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client about early detection for penile cancer. The nurse knows the teaching is effective when the client states, 'I will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nodular or wart-like growths on the penis are early signs of penile cancer, indicating effective teaching.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with testicular cancer, should anticipate a medical prescription for which of the following tumor marker studies? A/An:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hCG and AFP are specific tumor markers for testicular cancer, used to diagnose and monitor treatment response.