ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes the following rhythm of a client on the telemetry unit. Which action should be completed first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ventricular tachycardia requires immediate assessment of responsiveness and pulse to determine if the patient is stable or in cardiac arrest.
Question 2 of 5
A client problem of Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance has been made for a client who has undergone surgery for oral cancer. What should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing cough and swallow ability is critical for airway clearance and managing secretions post-oral surgery.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the coronary care unit and the monitor depicts the rhythm shown below. What is the nurse's interpretation of this rhythm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mobitz I (Wenckebach) shows progressively lengthening PR intervals until a QRS is dropped, as depicted.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which physical assessment findings would the nurse anticipate for a client with rapid atrial flutter?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial flutter causes rapid atrial rates, leading to palpitations and shortness of breath due to inefficient cardiac output.