ATI RN
ATI RN Med Surg Custom Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While performing an admission assessment for a client, the nurse notes that the client has varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema with a report of a feeling of heaviness. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify as being the priority in the client's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema indicate poor blood flow, hence impaired tissue perfusion is the priority.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dehydration is a common symptom of diabetes insipidus due to excessive urination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a middle adult female client who reports that her menstrual periods have become irregular and she has been having hot flashes. The nurse should expect the client to have which of the following manifestations associated with early menopause?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dryness with intercourse is a common symptom of menopause due to decreased estrogen levels.
Question 4 of 5
During a routine physical examination, a nurse observes a 1-cm (0.4-in) lesion on a client's chest. The lesion is raised and flesh-colored with pearly, white borders. The nurse should recognize that this finding is suggestive of which of the following types of skin cancer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a raised, flesh-colored lesion with pearly, white borders. It is the most common type of skin cancer.
Question 5 of 5
While performing an admission assessment for a client, the nurse notes that the client has varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema with a report of a feeling of heaviness. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse identify as being the priority in the client's care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Varicose veins with ulcerations and lower extremity edema indicate poor blood flow, hence impaired tissue perfusion is the priority.