ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hematemesis (vomiting blood) is a life-threatening symptom of peptic ulcer disease, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient exhibits episodes of confusion, is difficult to arouse from sleep and has rigid extremities. Based on these clinical findings, the nurse should document what stage of hepatic encephalopathy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe confusion, difficulty arousing, and rigid extremities indicate Stage 4 hepatic encephalopathy, the most advanced stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a PACU is assessing a client who has a newly created colostomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A purplish-colored stoma suggests compromised blood supply, a serious issue requiring immediate reporting to prevent necrosis.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse is addressing the diagnosis of Acute Pain Related to Pancreatitis. What pharmacologic intervention is most likely to be ordered for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV hydromorphone provides rapid, titratable pain relief, ideal for severe pain in acute pancreatitis.