ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spider angiomas, small dilated blood vessels, are a common finding in cirrhosis due to altered liver function and estrogen metabolism.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been brought to the emergency department with abdominal pain and is subsequently diagnosed with appendicitis. The patient is scheduled for an appendectomy but questions the nurse about how his health will be affected by the absence of an appendix. How should the nurse best respond?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The appendix is a vestigial organ with minimal function, so its removal typically has no noticeable impact on health post-recovery.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks the nurse why a laxative is necessary following the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The laxative helps eliminate the barium contrast material from the body after a barium swallow procedure to prevent complications such as constipation or obstruction.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, as they can obstruct the pancreatic duct, leading to inflammation.