ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease asks the nurse what to expect in the future. The best response by the nurse would be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crohn's is a chronic condition with no cure, managed through medications and lifestyle changes.
Question 2 of 5
A client comes to the Urgent Care center complaining of urinary frequency accompanied by pain when voiding. Which clinical manifestation would make the nurse suspect acute pyelonephritis rather than cystitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Costovertebral tenderness indicates kidney involvement, characteristic of pyelonephritis rather than cystitis.
Question 3 of 5
After having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy performed, a 42-year-old male client returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a client-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the post-op plan of care for the first 24 hours?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Supporting the surgical site during deep breathing and coughing prevents complications like atelectasis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who is attempting to pass a kidney stone. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as Indicating a potential emergency situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anuria indicates potential urinary tract obstruction, a medical emergency requiring urgent attention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse evaluates that an overweight client understands the need for a healthy weight loss pattern by Indicating an intention to lose:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Losing 1 pound per week is a safe and sustainable rate for healthy weight loss.