ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client for an echocardiogram. The client asks what the test can show Which of the following is a correct statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Echocardiograms assess heart pumping and structure, not catheters, blood proteins, or electrical activity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease. Which of the following orders would be anticipated for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants reduce inflammation in IBD exacerbations, unlike antiretrovirals, laxatives, or antibiotics, which are not first-line treatments.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who experienced a 'greenstick' fracture. The client's mother asks the nurse what it means to have this type of fracture. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A greenstick fracture occurs when the bone bends and cracks on the outer arc but does not break completely through, common in children due to flexible bones.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client newly diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse knows that the teaching was effective when the client states they should eat which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oatmeal with banana slices is a good choice because it is low in fat and acid, which helps prevent GERD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure presents with progressive shortness of breath over the last several days. Upon assessment the nurse notes jugular venous distention. crackles in the lung bases auscultated bilaterally and a bounding pulse. Which of the following interventions would be the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV diuretics treat fluid overload in heart failure, indicated by symptoms, unlike antibiotics, supine positioning, or fluids, which worsen congestion.