ATI RN
ATI RN NSG Adult Medical-Surgical 2023 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who has an ileostomy and will require stoma care. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Emptying the pouch at 1/3 full prevents leakage and maintains skin integrity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of the following values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amylase levels rise in acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic inflammation and enzyme release.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about managing their illness. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding meals close to bedtime reduces reflux by allowing digestion before lying down.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAID use is a well-known risk factor for peptic ulcers due to its effect on gastric mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling their glucose levels?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.3% indicates good glucose control, typically below the 7% target for most diabetic patients.