ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client post-operatively following an open (incisional) cholecystectomy. Which would be the priority nursing intervention for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using an incentive spirometer promotes lung expansion, reduces atelectasis risk, and improves oxygenation, which is critical post-operatively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks to be screened for cervical cancer because a relative has been diagnosed with it. Which of the following tests should the nurse expect the provider to use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Pap smear is the standard screening test for cervical cancer, detecting precancerous changes.
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
The client diagnosed with hyperlipidemia has experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which medication would the nurse anticipate being ordered for the client on discharge?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simvastatin lowers cholesterol, reducing cardiovascular risk, including future strokes, in a client with hyperlipidemia and TIA.
Question 5 of 5
A client was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching with the client. Which statement about lung cancer indicates that teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pacing activities conserves energy, reflecting effective teaching for lung cancer management.