ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following interventions would the nurse emphasize during education to assist the patient diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia in managing their pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chewing on the unaffected side prevents triggering pain in trigeminal neuralgia, aiding effective pain management.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client with a recent pacemaker placement. The client's monitor is displaying what type of rhythm?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A dual-chamber (DD
D) pacemaker paces both the atrium and ventricle, as indicated by the rhythm strip showing pacing spikes for both chambers.
Question 3 of 5
Upon assessment of the client's lungs, the nurse hears continuous, high-pitched, musical sounds. This should be documented as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wheezes are high-pitched, musical sounds due to narrowed airways, unlike crackles, rhonchi, or vesicular sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A middle-aged client tells the nurse that his father died of colon cancer. The client is concerned about developing this disease as well. Which of the following would the nurse include in the recommendations for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing family history and early screening with a provider is crucial for timely detection given the family history.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for client who is recovering from a total abdominal hysterectomy for uterine cancer. The nurse would include which intervention to decrease the risk of an embolic event?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early ambulation promotes venous return and reduces the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, key measures to prevent embolic events post-surgery.