ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is presenting information to the public regarding steps to decrease the risk for cancer development. The nurse includes which information as a form of primary prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer by protecting against the virus, making it a primary prevention strategy.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes serosanguinous drainage from the nasogastric tube in the immediate postoperative period of a client who had a gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Which nursing action is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is common post-gastrectomy, and monitoring is appropriate to identify any concerning changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute heart failure who is severely dyspneic and extremely anxious. The nurse anticipates that increased cardiac output and decreased anxiety may be promoted by the IV administration of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Morphine reduces anxiety and preload, alleviating dyspnea and improving cardiac output in acute heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares to assess the patient's cranial nerves. Which tool is necessary to assess cranial nerve (CN) III (oculomotor)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A penlight is used to assess CN III (oculomotor) by evaluating the pupil's response to light and the ability to move the eye, as this nerve controls pupil constriction and most eye movements.
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.