ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted with sepsis secondary to a urinary tract infection. Of the following orders written by the health care provider, the nurse should first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining cultures first identifies the causative organism and guides antibiotic therapy, critical for effective sepsis management.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most common cause of cystitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial infection, primarily by E. coli, is the most common cause of cystitis, leading to inflammation of the bladder.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client after bariatric surgery. The client complains of chest pain and shortness of breath. What is the priority nursing Intervention at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chest pain and shortness of breath may indicate a pulmonary embolism or respiratory complication, requiring immediate intervention to improve oxygenation.
Question 4 of 5
While obtaining a nursing history from a client with inflammatory bowel disease, the nurse recognizes that the client most likely has ulcerative colitis rather than Crohn's disease when the client reports experiencing:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bloody diarrhea is a hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis, particularly during disease flares. It typically presents as frequent and urgent bowel movements containing blood, mucus, and pus. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, may present with bloody diarrhea but usually involves less frequent bowel movements.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who was recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which problem is the priority for the nurse to include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired urinary elimination is the priority due to BPH obstructing urine flow, which can lead to complications like urinary retention and infections.