ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving external beam radiation for treatment of right upper lobe lung cancer. What problem should be anticipated following this treatment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Esophagitis is a common complication of chest radiation, causing inflammation and swallowing discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client that has undergone a modified left radical mastectomy with lymph node removal. Which intervention would assist in preventing lymphedema?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the arm above heart level promotes lymphatic drainage, reducing fluid accumulation and the risk of lymphedema post-mastectomy.
Question 3 of 5
The physician recommends a carotid endarterectomy for a client with atherosclerosis and a history of transient ischemic attacks (TIAS). The nurse explains that this procedure involves:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carotid endarterectomy removes atherosclerotic plaques from the carotid artery in the neck to improve blood flow and reduce stroke risk.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) infusing. At the end of the shift, the nurse calculates the urine output. The client received a total of 2700 mL of the irrigation and emptied a total of 3375 ml from the urine catheter. What should the nurse record as the client's true urine output?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True urine output = 3375 mL (total) ˆ’ 2700 mL (irrigation) = 675 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A client diagnosed with prostate cancer asks the nurse the importance of the prostate specific antigen (PSA). The nurse explains to the client that the PSA:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: PSA is primarily used as a screening tool for prostate cancer, helping to detect potential issues early, though it is not definitive for diagnosis as it can be elevated in benign conditions like prostatitis or BPH.