ATI RN
ATI Nur258 Med Surg 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who reports ear pain for the past 3 days that has suddenly resolved with a new onset of otorrhea. The nurse should recognize the client has manifestations of which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated tympanic membrane is characterized by a sudden relief of ear pain when the eardrum ruptures, often accompanied by otorrhea (discharge from the ear). This condition is typically the result of an infection that increases pressure in the middle ear until the eardrum bursts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis who takes corticosteroids on a regular basis. The client asks the nurse about the potential complications of taking corticosteroids. What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corticosteroids cause immunosuppression by inhibiting the function of various immune cells and reducing the production of inflammatory cytokines. This increases the risk of infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. In taking a nursing history, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding is a common symptom of endometrial cancer. It is one of the most significant warning signs for this condition in older women, as it may indicate abnormal growth in the endometrial lining.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g by intermittent intravenous (IV) bolus over 30 minutes. Available is cefazolin 1 g in 100 mL dextrose 5% in water (D5W). The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero. Only enter numbers and decimals. Do not enter any letters in your answer.)
Correct Answer: 33
Rationale: Infusion rate = 3.33 mL/min x 10 gtt/mL = 33.3 gtt/min, rounded to 33 gtt/min.
Question 5 of 5
A client survived a workplace accident that claimed the lives of many of the client's colleagues several months ago. The client has recently sought care for the treatment of depression. How should the nurse best understand the client's current mental health problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Experiencing depression following a disaster is a common response. Survivors often experience a range of emotional responses, including depression, due to the trauma and loss associated with the event.