ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The husband of a client with cervical carcinoma in situ says to the nurse, 'The doctor just told my wife that her cancer is curable. Is the doctor just trying to make us feel better?' The nurse's most accurate response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cervical carcinoma in situ, when detected early, has a high cure rate with aggressive treatment, accurately addressing the husband's concern.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would assess the client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which manifestation of the disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae result from microvascular bleeding in DIC due to clotting factor consumption.
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 is caring for a client who is scheduled to have Mohs Micrographic surgery for a basal cell carcinoma. Which statement by the client Indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mohs surgery focuses on local skin removal, not lymph node biopsies, indicating a misunderstanding.