ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute heart failure on the telemetry unit. Which laboratory result does the nurse know is most indicative of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated BNP (410 pg/mL) is a specific marker for heart failure, indicating cardiac stress and fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke and who has received tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) on admission. The family member requests to bring in a razor for the client to use. Which response from the family would indicate an understanding teaching related to t-PA? The family member states, 'I will
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An electric razor minimizes the risk of cuts and bleeding, which is crucial for a patient on t-PA due to its thrombolytic effects increasing bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a frontal lobe brain tumor and has undergone a craniotomy. What position should the nurse place the client post-operatively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces intracranial pressure and promotes venous drainage post-craniotomy.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares to assess the patient's cranial nerves. Which tool is necessary to assess cranial nerve (CN) III (oculomotor)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A penlight is used to assess CN III (oculomotor) by evaluating the pupil's response to light and the ability to move the eye, as this nerve controls pupil constriction and most eye movements.