ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with pancreatic cancer understands that the key to effective pain management is:
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Effective pain management involves appropriate setting-specific options, timely interventions, believing the client's pain reports, and a team approach for comprehensive care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a health screening of a 37-year-old female client. Which factor(s) would alert the nurse that this client is at greatest risk for developing a stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking and birth control pills significantly increase stroke risk, particularly in women, due to thrombotic effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse has provided teaching to a client who had an implantable cardioverter/defibrillator inserted. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contact sports like football can dislodge the ICD or trigger shocks, requiring a longer recovery period and activity restrictions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with cancer who is experiencing a decreased nutritional intake due to painful oral lesions. Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mouth care before and after meals minimizes discomfort and maintains oral hygiene, aiding nutritional intake.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient and is monitoring the level of consciousness hourly per hospital mandated policy. The nurse initially assesses the patient be awake with forgetfulness and difficulty following commands without prompting or reminders. 1 hour later, the nurse assesses the patient to be sleepy with slow and delayed responses to stimuli. Describe the two assessments of level of consciousness:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initial forgetfulness and difficulty following commands indicate confusion, while later sleepiness and slow responses indicate lethargy.