ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Midterm RN 36 1125 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when assessing a patient with possible oral cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the mouth for leukoplakia, thickened white patches that can be precancerous, is a key action in assessing for oral cancer.
Question 2 of 5
What should the nurse ask the patient about to determine possible causes of acute glomerulonephritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A recent sore throat and fever, especially if caused by a streptococcal infection, can lead to post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Question 3 of 5
Which action will the nurse take when assessing a patient with possible oral cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the mouth for leukoplakia, thickened white patches that can be precancerous, is a key action in assessing for oral cancer.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A about preventing the transmission of the virus. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Practicing effective hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of hepatitis A, which is spread through the fecal-oral route.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is admitted with esophageal varices and portal hypertension. Which underlying cause of these conditions would the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver cirrhosis is the most common cause of esophageal varices and portal hypertension. Cirrhosis leads to scarring of the liver, which impedes blood flow through the portal vein, causing increased pressure and the development of collateral blood vessels.