ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Med Surg Surgical patient Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 79-year-old patient reports a pain level of 3 out of 10 and states, "Don't worry, this is just part of getting old." What is the best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Investigating further validates the patient's pain and rules out causes, countering the misconception that pain is a normal part of aging. Other responses dismiss or delay addressing the pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has recurrent kidney stones and a history of diabetes mellitus. The client is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). What statements made by the client should the nurse collect additional data about?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful urination may indicate UTI or stone passage, requiring further assessment before IVP. NPO status, laxative use, and metformin are expected or less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and respiratory arrest. What should be the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing an open airway is critical in respiratory arrest to restore oxygenation. Auscultation, IV access, and pulse checks are secondary to ensuring airway patency.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a thermometer is not PVD-specific, indicating a need for focused teaching. Avoiding leg crossing, going barefoot, and wearing compression stockings are correct practices.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient after a radical neck dissection. What should be the nurse's priority in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is critical due to altered anatomy and secretions, risking obstruction. Communication, infection, and nutrition are secondary to airway patency.