ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the postoperative teaching for a patient diagnosed with thyroid cancer who had a thyroidectomy and is receiving levothyroxine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular follow-ups and blood tests ensure proper levothyroxine dosing and thyroid hormone level monitoring post-thyroidectomy.
Question 2 of 5
The husband of a client with cervical carcinoma in situ says to the nurse, 'The doctor just told my wife that her cancer is curable. Is the doctor just trying to make us feel better?' The nurse's most accurate response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cervical carcinoma in situ, when detected early, has a high cure rate with aggressive treatment, accurately addressing the husband's concern.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with leukemia who has just completed a course of radiation therapy and chemotherapy in preparation for a bone marrow transplant. The nurse notices that the client is febrile, has foul smelling urine, and is complaining of urinary frequency and dysuria. What is the priority nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining vital signs and a urine specimen is the priority to assess for infection (e.g., UTI) and guide treatment in an immunocompromised client.
Question 5 of 5
When using an ECG rhythm strip to quickly estimate the ventricular rate for a client, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is the fastest method to estimate heart rate.