ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 55-year-old patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Which factors are associated with an increased risk of developing this type of cancer? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: High red/processed meat intake, genetic factors, and chronic inflammatory bowel diseases increase colorectal cancer risk.
Question 2 of 5
A 60-year-old patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the hospital with complaints of coffee-ground emesis and melena. What is the nurse's most appropriate initial action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Initiating IV access and administering fluids is essential to stabilize the patient and manage potential blood loss from gastrointestinal bleeding.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following common characteristics of nonallergic asthma can the nurse expect to find when assessing an adult client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,F
Rationale: No hypersensitivity to allergens, exercise-induced flare-ups, and NSAID-triggered flare-ups are characteristic of nonallergic asthma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome about non-surgical management options. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to include in the patient's care plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,G
Rationale: NSAIDs, ergonomic adjustments, wrist splinting, and corticosteroid injections are effective non-surgical options for managing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral nutrition through a nasogastric (NG) tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk of aspiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Positioning the patient in a semi-Fowler's position reduces the risk of aspiration during and after feeding.