ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Woolery Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with hematemesis. The nurse should anticipate which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proton pump inhibitors reduce gastric acid production, aiding in ulcer healing and stopping bleeding.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is admitted with upper GI bleeding following an episode of forceful vomiting due to excessive alcohol intake. The nurse suspects a Mallory-Weiss tear. Which of the following is true of a Mallory-Weiss tear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Mallory-Weiss tear is a laceration in the mucosal lining at the gastroesophageal junction, typically caused by severe vomiting or retching.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital during an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate for a client experiencing an RA flare? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Warm compresses can relieve stiffness and pain, and methylprednisolone reduces inflammation during RA flares.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a pulmonology clinic is preparing a client for spirometry testing. Which question should the nurse ask the client during the preparation for this test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchodilators can affect spirometry results, so the nurse needs to know if they were used.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which of the following foods?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic; bananas are high in potassium, which can lead to hyperkalemia.