ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client with suspected appendicitis. Identify where the nurse will palpate to assess for pain at McBurney's point.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: McBurney's point is located in the right lower quadrant, one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus, and is a key assessment area for appendicitis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a hiatal hernia about dietary recommendations. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Reducing caffeine and spicy foods, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting fluid intake help manage hiatal hernia symptoms by reducing reflux and stomach distension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with serving dinner trays on the unit. Upon receiving the dinner tray for a patient admitted with acute gallbladder inflammation, the nurse will question which of the following foods on the tray?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fried chicken, high in fat, can exacerbate gallbladder inflammation by triggering contractions, making it inappropriate for the patient.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions for a 52-year-old client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy. The client reports that he has not had the procedure before and is very anxious about feeling pain during the procedure. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the client about sedation addresses their anxiety about pain, providing reassurance about the procedure.
Question 5 of 5
A child is to receive dexamethasone (Decadron) intravenously at the ordered dosage of 7.6 mg. The drug concentration in the vial is 4 mg/mL. The nurse should administer how many ml?
Correct Answer: 1.9
Rationale:
To calculate: 7.6 mg / 4 mg/mL = 1.9 mL, ensuring accurate administration of the prescribed dose.