ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who had a bowel resection 2 hours ago for adenocarcinoma removal. It would be necessary for the nurse to immediately notify the surgeon if the client's assessment revealed:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing abdominal distention may indicate serious complications like an anastomotic leak or bowel obstruction, requiring immediate surgical evaluation.
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 nurse is admitting a client who reports symptoms of dyspnea. The nurse notes edema of the upper arms, face, and neck. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure and heart rate are critical to assess in dyspnea and edema, as they may indicate respiratory distress or cardiac issues requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which initial assessment finding(s) would the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thrombocytopenia in ALL leads to petechiae and epistaxis due to low platelet counts, common initial findings at diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a client's response to ondansetron following the administration of chemotherapy. Which finding indicates an expected outcome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Tolerating oral fluids indicates effective nausea control, an expected outcome of ondansetron.