ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new colostomy. Which of the following outcomes should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Report of empowerment is the expected outcome. Education aims to make the client feel capable and confident in managing their new condition, reducing dependency and promoting self-care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is high in fat, which can trigger pancreatitis flare-ups by stimulating the pancreas to produce more digestive enzymes, leading to increased inflammation and pain.
Question 3 of 5
The patient is having a gastroduodenostomy (Billroth I operation) for stomach cancer. Which complication is occurring when the patient reports generalized weakness, sweating, palpitations, and dizziness 15 minutes after eating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication after a gastroduodenostomy, where food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine, causing fluid shifts and hormone release leading to the described symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse instructs a female client about collecting a midstream urine sample. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the cleansing wipe from front to back prevents contamination from bacteria in the genital area, ensuring an accurate urine sample.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute appendicitis. Which of the following results should the nurse anticipate when reviewing this client's laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC count of 17,000/mm indicates an acute bacterial infection like appendicitis, reflecting the body's response to the infection.