ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that radiation therapy is most effective for which type of client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Radiation therapy is most effective for localized cancers, allowing targeted treatment with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who had a surgical excision of a basal cell carcinoma one week ago. Assessment findings include redness, warmth, and serosanguinous drainage from the site. What would be the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Culturing the wound confirms infection, guiding appropriate treatment for redness, warmth, and drainage.
Question 3 of 5
A client asks the nurse to explain risk factors for uterine cancer. The nurse explains that the number one risk factor is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure, such as in obesity or hormone therapy, is the primary risk factor for uterine cancer.
Question 4 of 5
After receiving report, which client diagnosed with cancer should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neutropenia with possible infection is critical due to the high risk of severe complications.
Question 5 of 5
In educating clients about ovarian cancer, the nurse emphasizes death rates for ovarian cancer are high because:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vague early symptoms lead to late-stage diagnosis, contributing to high ovarian cancer mortality rates.