ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The client's arterial blood gases reveal the following results: pH 7.51, PaO2 80 mmHg, PaCO2 28 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L, O2 saturation 92%. The nurse interprets this blood gas result as:Table 9.9 Normal Arterial Blood Gas Values pH (7.35-7.45) PaO2 (80-95 mm Hg) PaCO2 (35-45 mm Hg) HCO3 (22-26 mEq/L) O2 saturation (>95%) Base excess -2 to +2
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevated pH (7.51) and low PaCO2 (28 mmHg) indicate respiratory alkalosis, likely due to hyperventilation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following interventions would the nurse emphasize during education to assist the patient diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia in managing their pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing on the unaffected side prevents triggering pain in trigeminal neuralgia, aiding effective pain management.
Question 4 of 5
In evaluating dietary teaching for the client with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, the nurse would be concerned if the client made which food choice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw vegetables in a garden salad pose an infection risk for neutropenic clients due to potential bacterial contamination.
Question 5 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.