ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dark or black-colored stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential complication of a peptic ulcer.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and cytokines in this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Mast cells, T lymphocytes, inflammation, and epithelial cells contribute to the inflammatory surge in status asthmaticus.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with gastritis after presenting with abdominal discomfort and nausea. As a nurse, which interventions would be appropriate for managing this patient's condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: F,G
Rationale: Administering proton pump inhibitors and encouraging a bland diet are effective for managing gastritis by reducing acid production and avoiding irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client about the risk factors for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol and caffeine is recommended as they relax the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A 23-year-old patient is diagnosed with myoclonic seizures. Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of this type of seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myoclonic seizures involve sudden, brief, involuntary muscle jerks that typically occur on both sides of the body, which is the key characteristic for this type of seizure.