ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient presents with a complaint of 'always dropping things and falling down.' During the neurologic assessment, the nurse observes that the patient's display of rapid alternating movements is slow and misses often. The patient also loses balance during the Romberg Test. What neurologic problem would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebellar dysfunction causes coordination and balance issues, as seen in slow alternating movements and Romberg Test failure.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with heart failure who will soon be discharged home. What should be included in the teaching plan? The client will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weight monitoring detects fluid retention, critical for heart failure management.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client, the lab results are listed in the table. The nurse would anticipate the administration of which blood product(s) for this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low hemoglobin (6.2 g/dL) and platelets (20,000 mm3) indicate the need for packed red blood cells and platelets.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure. The nurse is assessing for decreased fluid volume in the client. What would the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and peripheral pulses are the first indicators to assess for decreased fluid volume, as hypovolemia often manifests as tachycardia, hypotension, and weak peripheral pulses.