ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client asks a nurse about the use of vitamin C to prevent urinary tract infection. The nurse states that the function of vitamin C is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C acidifies urine, creating an environment less favorable for bacteria, aiding UTI prevention. Other options are incorrect mechanisms.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning a teaching session for a patient with a duodenal ulcer. Which instructions are MOST important to include in the teaching? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Aspirin and ibuprofen irritate the stomach lining, and smoking impairs ulcer healing. Coffee and dairy increase acid production, worsening symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
Which sign or symptom would the nurse expect to find in a client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frequent liquid, bloody stools are a hallmark of ulcerative colitis due to colon inflammation. A hard abdomen, low-grade fever, and urinary incontinence are less specific or unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning a teaching session for a patient with a duodenal ulcer. Which instructions are MOST important to include in the teaching? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding aspirin and ibuprofen prevents gastrointestinal irritation, and smoking cessation aids healing. Coffee and dairy can worsen ulcer symptoms by increasing acid.
Question 5 of 5
The client with irritable bowel disease (IBD) is prescribed sulfasalazine, a sulfonamide antibiotic. Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydration (2000 mL daily) prevents kidney complications from sulfasalazine. Bruising, once-daily dosing, and stool assessment are not primary administration concerns.