ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical 2 Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The term 'Leukopenia' is the medical term for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Leukopenia refers to a low white blood cell count. Anemia is low red blood cells, leukocytosis is high white blood cells, and thrombocytopenia is low platelets.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing menopausal changes and requests information about the use of herbal therapies to relieve her discomfort. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This statement acknowledges the client's interest in herbal therapies while providing important information about potential risks due to limited long-term testing. The other options are either overly dismissive, inaccurate, or provide unqualified endorsements.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks which diagnostic test is the preferred method for detecting cervical cancer. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Papanicolaou (Pap) test is the standard method for detecting cervical cancer by identifying precancerous or cancerous cervical cells. The other tests are used for different conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager in a health clinic is discussing complications associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should be included in the discussion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Human papillomavirus is a known risk factor for cervical cancer. Herpes simplex does not typically cause pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis complications include congenital issues but not low birth weight, and chlamydia in males causes epididymitis, not meningitis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data for a female client who has genital herpes. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vesicles and lesions on the labia are characteristic of genital herpes. Urinary symptoms may occur but are secondary, vaginal bleeding is unrelated, and fishy odor suggests bacterial vaginosis.