ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a child who has acute appendicitis. Which of the following results should the nurse anticipate when reviewing this client's laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A WBC count of 17,000/mm indicates an acute bacterial infection like appendicitis, reflecting the body's response to the infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has episodes of biliary colic from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding high-fat foods prevents gallbladder stimulation and biliary colic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative for a sigmoid colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sigmoid colostomy is typically located in the left lower abdomen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a history of pancreatitis. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is high in fat, which can trigger pancreatitis flare-ups. People with pancreatitis are generally advised to follow a low-fat diet to avoid exacerbating their condition. Consuming high-fat foods like cheddar cheese can stimulate the pancreas to produce more digestive enzymes, leading to increased inflammation and pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who acquired hepatitis A from consuming contaminated food. The client's mouth is an example of which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mouth is the portal of entry for hepatitis A, allowing the virus to enter through contaminated food.