ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client receiving radiation therapy for treatment of oral cancer. Which new finding is the greatest concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stridor indicates potential airway obstruction, a critical condition requiring immediate intervention.
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
The neurologic assessment of a patient indicates impaired function of the glossopharyngeal (CN IX) and the vagus nerve (CN X). Based on these findings the nurse plans to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding oral fluids/foods reduces aspiration risk due to impaired swallowing from CN IX and X dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
In evaluating dietary teaching for the client with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, the nurse would be concerned if the client made which food choice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw vegetables in a garden salad pose an infection risk for neutropenic clients due to potential bacterial contamination.
Question 5 of 5
What statement indicates that the client understands teaching about neutropenia as a result of bone marrow suppression?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calling the oncologist for an increased temperature indicates understanding of infection risk in neutropenia.