ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is participating in a health screening clinic and is preparing teaching materials about colorectal cancer. Which risk factor for colorectal cancer should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inflammatory bowel disease significantly increases colorectal cancer risk due to chronic colon inflammation.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) who is receiving outpatient chemotherapy. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: C: Fever above 100.2°F indicates possible infection in immunocompromised patients. D: Raw vegetables pose infection risk. A and B are less critical or risky.
Question 4 of 5
A jaundiced client has just been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The nurse anticipates the client will display which clinical manifestation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage IV pancreatic cancer often causes bile duct obstruction, leading to decreased bile flow and clay-colored stools due to the absence of bile pigments.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing discharge planning for a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. It would be most important for the plan to include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Consistently elevated blood glucose levels above 200 mg/dL indicate poor diabetes control and require prompt reporting to prevent complications like diabetic ketoacidosis.