ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient and is monitoring the level of consciousness hourly per hospital mandated policy. The nurse initially assesses the patient be awake with forgetfulness and difficulty following commands without prompting or reminders. 1 hour later, the nurse assesses the patient to be sleepy with slow and delayed responses to stimuli. Describe the two assessments of level of consciousness:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Initial forgetfulness and difficulty following commands indicate confusion, while later sleepiness and slow responses indicate lethargy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions would the nurse emphasize during education to assist the patient diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia in managing their pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing on the unaffected side prevents triggering pain in trigeminal neuralgia, aiding effective pain management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse, caring for a client diagnosed with testicular cancer, should anticipate a medical prescription for which of the following tumor marker studies? A/An:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: hCG and AFP are specific tumor markers for testicular cancer, used to diagnose and monitor treatment response.
Question 4 of 5
A 78-year-old client is admitted to the Emergency Department (ED) with numbness and weakness of the right arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A STAT CT scan is critical to diagnose the cause of neurological symptoms (e.g., stroke), guiding time-sensitive treatment decisions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing the initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. Which question should the nurse ask to best assess the client's respiratory status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking about the number of pillows assesses orthopnea, a key respiratory symptom in heart failure.